Diabetes Board decisions

Service connection is granted for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Type II Diabetes Mellitus, and Congestive Heart Failure due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service in Thailand. Service connection is denied for Peripheral Neuropathy of the Bilateral Lower Extremities and Diabetic Kidney Disease.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for neurological weakness of the hands and feet, amputation of the left leg above the knee, and denied reopening of the claims for service connection for pancreatitis and diabetes mellitus, type II.,Service connection was not granted due to lack of new and material evidence in all cases.

The Veteran's service connection claims for residuals of an epididymal cyst to the left testicle and residuals of a circumcision for phimosis have been granted. However, his claims for diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, and thyroid disorder remain denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to pending claims for increased ratings and further development needed. The TDIU issue is inextricably intertwined with these other issues.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, type II diabetes mellitus, and neurological impairments of both upper extremities has been reopened. Service connection is granted for the left lower extremity condition.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to assist the Veteran with his claims, including obtaining relevant medical records and providing notice regarding military sexual trauma. The claims for service connection are being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected asthma and/or glucocorticoid use for the treatment of asthma, finding that his diabetes was aggravated by these conditions.

The Veteran's combined disability rating prior to December 2, 2013 was 60 percent. The Board has granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis due to the cumulative effects of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for sleep apnea, COPD, gout, hypertension, and diabetes have been remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for ischemic heart disease was denied. The case was remanded multiple times, but the Veteran was granted TDIU effective from August 10, 2022, and referred for extraschedular consideration prior to that date.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding ratings for diabetic neuropathy and hearing loss due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's diabetes is caused by his PTSD medication and/or aggravated by any service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II and coronary artery disease (CAD) have been rated, but the Board has found that his part-time employment constituted substantially gainful employment. The case is being remanded to determine if a TDIU should be granted on an extraschedular basis.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 100% rating for diabetic nephropathy with hypertension and SMC at the P-2 rate prior to September 3, 2019 is denied. The earliest possible effective date is September 3, 2019.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type I, diabetic neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy, and erectile dysfunction due to a failure of the AOJ to obtain adequate medical opinions as to the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The Veteran's lay statements, medical records, and VA examination are needed to determine if his conditions were related to his active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, post-traumatic stress disorder, and diabetes mellitus are being remanded due to errors in obtaining relevant medical records and opinions.

The Veteran's claim for Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is granted, effective from June 13, 2005. The decision finds that the Veteran's PTSD alone warrants a grant of TDIU from this date.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a back disability, diabetes, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to potential errors in the examination provided. The Veteran will need to undergo further examinations to address these issues.

The Veteran's service connection claim for diabetes mellitus, type II is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.