Diabetes Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine disability, liver disorder, diabetes mellitus, and Bell's palsy. The Veteran was not found to have a current disability related to his military service.,Special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate was also denied as the Veteran does not meet the criteria of having a single 100% rated disability or additional disabilities independently rated at 60% or more.

The Veteran's vertigo was denied a compensable rating prior to July 21, 2016 and a rating in excess of 30 percent from that date onward.,Service connection for DMII and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities were both denied.,There is no evidence of herbicide exposure or service incurrence causing these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has not yet determined whether they are well-grounded. The claim of type II diabetes mellitus is granted as new and material evidence was received. The claim of bilateral hearing loss is also granted as new and material evidence was received. However, the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and major depressive disorder), a left ankle disability, and bilateral flat feet are remanded due to insufficient evidence. The claim for residuals of TBI has been reopened and granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including COPD, diabetes, tinnitus, and left ear hearing loss, have precluded him from engaging in gainful employment prior to May 4, 2021.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, has been rated at 20 percent since August 2018. The Board found that the current symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they only require oral hypoglycemic agents and daily insulin injections without requiring regulation of activities or hospitalizations.

The Board has granted a TDIU effective January 18, 2013, based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes, coronary artery disease, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities as due to herbicide agent exposure in Korea.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the appeal is moot due to his death. The Board lacks jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II due to exposure to herbicide agents and bilateral foot diabetic neuropathy as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II, finding that the presumption of service connection applies in both cases.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development to verify the Veteran's reported exposure and stressors, as well as to attempt to substantiate service connection claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus Type II, severe sinus problems, bilateral hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, right foot injury, and right hip injury due to insufficient development and lack of informed decision.

The Board dismissed all claims pending before the Board except for the claim for TDIU from July 30, 2010 to September 22, 2013. The Veteran was found to be unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings of hearing loss and tinnitus have been dismissed. The claim for service connection of upper extremity peripheral neuropathy secondary to diabetes mellitus II has been reopened, and the claim is granted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for various conditions, including liver damage, sleep apnea, ischemic heart disease, DM, spleen damage, kidney condition, and asthma, all related to hazardous chemical exposure, including asbestos exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and Parkinson's disease have been granted due to exposure to herbicide agents during his military service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of the increased rating for a right wrist disability. The claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and an increased rating for a right knee disability are remanded.

The Board has granted the petition to reopen a previously denied claim for heart disease and remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus type II and hypothyroidism (claimed as thyroid condition) due to new evidence received since the last denial. The underlying service connection claims are being remanded for additional development regarding presumed exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the Veteran's claims can be adjudicated. The issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus, diabetic retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, left upper extremity, right lower extremity, and left lower extremity are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for HTN, OSA, and DM as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected back disability. The issues of entitlement to service connection for ED, COPD, and GERD are remanded due to a lack of VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for toenail and fingernail disorders have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claims during a Board hearing.,Service connection has been granted for bilateral hearing loss, with no effective date provided.