Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has been rated as noncompensable, and the claim for a compensable rating is denied.,From August 14, 2018, the Veteran meets the criteria for TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities. The decision is based on the Veteran's credible statements about his military service near the DMZ, which supports a finding that he served in or near the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).

The Veteran's death was caused by a cerebrovascular accident, which the VA determined were related to pre-existing conditions such as diabetes mellitus with peripheral neuropathy and coronary artery disease. The Appellant applied for DIC benefits after her husband died in January 2014, but she did not receive them until July 20, 2017 due to a one-year waiting period. The Board denied the request for an earlier effective date.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a kidney disability, finding that his current condition is not related to his military service and was more likely due to risk factors such as hyperlipidemia, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, advancing age, and obesity.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his request. The TDIU claim prior to March 16, 2020 was denied because the Veteran had been employed full-time until he became disabled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further development regarding the relationship between the Veteran's diabetes mellitus and his service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the eligibility criteria for financial assistance in acquiring an automobile or other conveyance or special adaptive equipment due to his physical limitations and inability to use limbs effectively.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and SSA disability benefits file.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, left arm numbness and tingling, and bilateral foot numbness and tingling due to new evidence received since the last statement of the case.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type 2; achalasia; high blood pressure; bilateral hearing loss; tinnitus; and vision disability were all denied as they are not service-connected.

The Veteran's appeal of his claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus was dismissed because he withdrew the appeal before a decision could be made.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted. The issues of initial compensable rating for hearing loss, service connection for tinnitus, service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, service connection for blindness in both eyes, and service connection for memory loss are remanded.

The Veteran's heart condition, atherosclerosis, is granted as service connected due to herbicide exposure.,Right and left lower extremity claudication are granted as secondary to the service-connected atherosclerosis.,Hyperglycemia (claimed as diabetes mellitus type II) is remanded for further examination and opinion.,Right and left lower extremity neuropathy, presumed due to herbicide exposure, is also remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, which may be related to military service or ionizing radiation exposure.

The Board has remanded the issue of increasing the disability evaluation for diabetes mellitus to 40 percent prior to October 22, 2019 due to lack of evidence showing regulation of activities.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for clarification regarding a third opinion from the Mayo Clinic. The Veteran's death is being reviewed to determine if his service-connected conditions contributed to his cause of death.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues regarding service connection for diabetes mellitus as secondary to IBD disability, increased rating for IBD prior to August 11, 2017, and a higher rating for IBD beginning August 11, 2017.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding when the Veteran's diabetes first manifested during service.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and hypertension, finding no evidence of herbicide agent exposure or a link to military service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a left knee disability and heart disabilities. However, these claims are still pending as further medical examination is needed to determine if there is a relationship between the current diagnoses and service.