Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted as treatment did not require insulin.

The Veteran's COPD is being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for an adequate medical opinion addressing whether his service-connected diabetes mellitus has aggravated his COPD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches has been denied, while the claim for diabetes mellitus type II is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for Type II diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to a failure to obtain relevant treatment records from Dr. P.

The Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder with depression is alleged to have caused or aggravated obesity, which in turn allegedly caused his claimed disabilities. The Board finds that a remand is necessary to obtain an addendum VA opinion addressing these contentions.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, psoriasis, a status post colon removal condition, and diabetes mellitus. The appellant's preexisting personality disorder was not aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that additional medical examinations are needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed left arm disorder, right foot disorder, diabetic retinopathy, left eye loss of vision, vertigo/dizziness, and seizures.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional medical opinions to determine if the Veteran's disabilities are related to his service-connected conditions or if they were caused by other factors. The claims will be returned after further development.

The Board denied service connection for left and right knee disorders, DMII/kidney disorder, and hypertension as there was no evidence of these conditions in service or within the first year after separation from active duty.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate your claims now.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and bilateral diabetic retinopathy as the evidence did not support a link to active duty service.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, and stroke residuals as these conditions are not related to the Veteran's military service or proximately caused by her service-connected PTSD with depression.,The Board found that obesity was a factor in the development of these conditions but did not find it directly related to service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for type 2 diabetes, residuals of stroke, and OSA. The claims were reopened due to new evidence but the Board found no in-service or post-service relationship between these conditions and active duty.

The Veteran's claim for a power mobility device was denied because she did not have an adequate vehicle to transport the device. The Board finds that there may be additional information needed to clarify the reason for denial and address her lay statements.

The Board has awarded an earlier effective date of January 4, 2006 for the grant of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral lower extremity diabetic polyneuropathy, and erectile dysfunction. The AOJ must assign initial ratings for these disabilities from that date to May 30, 2019. The issues of increased ratings for diabetes mellitus type II, right lower extremity diabetic polyneuropathy, left lower extremity diabetic polyneuropathy, and erectile dysfunction, as well as a TDIU are remanded.

The Veteran's left knee strain is granted as secondary to his service-connected right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain and left ankle strain. The claims for diabetes mellitus type II, heart condition, and acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD are remanded.

The Veteran's SMC for regular aid and attendance is granted due to service-connected disabilities including peripheral neuropathy, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, and lower extremity neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and diabetes mellitus, type II due to a duty to assist error in prior VA examinations.

The Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC benefits is being remanded due to unclear reasons and lack of adequate notice. The Board will request medical opinions from the CEAT regarding personal care needs, supervision or protection requirements, and need for regular or extensive instruction or supervision.

The Veteran's hypertension and diabetes mellitus, type II are granted as service-connected due to in-service herbicide exposure.,Service connection for kidney stones is granted with a rating of 10 percent.