Diabetes Board decisions

The Board previously granted an earlier effective date of September 1, 2016 for the service-connected diabetic neuropathy in the right lower extremity and remanded it to the AOJ. The AOJ assigned a 10 percent disability rating from October 27, 2016 but did not rate it from September 1, 2016. The appeal is being remanded again due to non-compliance with previous directives.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral peripheral neuropathy, and hepatitis C to include liver disease as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus type II due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type I is rated at 40 percent, acne secondary to diabetes mellitus type I does not warrant a compensable rating, and necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum prior to February 1, 2021, warrants a noncompensable rating. High blood pressure due to diabetes mellitus type I has been granted service connection.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus type 2, finding that the conditions did not manifest during or within one year after service. The Veteran's father's exposure to Agent Orange is not considered in determining service connection.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II as the evidence did not support a finding that it began during active duty or was related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II (diabetes) is granted on a facts-found basis due to herbicide agent exposure during service.,The Veteran's hypertension is granted on a facts-found basis as it was caused by herbicide agent exposure during service.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy, finding that the Veteran was diagnosed with this condition during his appeal period and that it is proximately due to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The petition to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for hypertension is granted. The claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 are also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of his condition.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability is found to be the proximate cause of his diagnosed acute adjustment disorder with depressed mood. Service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in both upper extremities is denied due to lack of current evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including CAD status post MI and PCI with stent placement, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, left shoulder strain, and right shoulder strain, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted TDIU based on these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on needing aid and attendance of another person due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his condition did not meet the criteria for such benefits.

The Veteran's claim for an increased level of special monthly compensation (SMC) is denied as he does not meet the criteria for SMC at the rate specified under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r). The Veteran was previously granted SMC based on his need for regular aid and attendance due to multiple service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and petit mal seizures are currently rated at the maximum available disability ratings. The Board has granted earlier effective dates for service connection of diabetic peripheral neuropathy left lower extremity, right lower extremity, and hypertension.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II and its complications are being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes type II prior to March 6, 2023. The claims for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are remanded due to a lack of an opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted as his condition does not meet the criteria for a 40 percent evaluation (which requires insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities).

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for headaches, heart disorder, hypertension, bilateral lung disorder, skeletal arthritis of the entire body, and diabetes mellitus type II due to insufficient etiology opinions. The Veteran's conditions are being reviewed again.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for diabetes, right and left lower extremity neuropathy, and prostate cancer have been dismissed.,Higher ratings were granted for upper extremity neuropathies but the Veteran withdrew his claims for higher ratings of diabetes and lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings for left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, diabetes mellitus type II, and unspecified depressive disorder. The right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy appeal was dismissed due to a reduction from 10% to 0%. Other claims were addressed but not decided.