Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, with erectile dysfunction, and diabetic neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities (sciatic and femoral nerves) was denied as his formal application was not received within one year following his intent to file a claim. The effective date remains June 29, 2016.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of entitlement to total disability due to individual unemployability (TDIU) for further development and readjudication.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for CAD, diabetes mellitus, type II, and dry eye syndrome have been granted. The exposure to herbicide agents while serving at Ubon RTAFB in Thailand is presumed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus, type II. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a direct relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is rated at 40 percent from April 20, 2018. Service connection for renal dysfunction and hypertension are also granted as secondary to the service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his service-connected CAD was denied, as the condition did not meet the criteria for an increased rating prior to February 17, 2021.,The issue of entitlement to TDIU prior to June 15, 2018 is remanded and may be granted on a case-by-case basis due to the Veteran's service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and work history.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including hypertension, dizziness, diabetes, and anemia.,Service connection cannot be established for any of these conditions as the evidence does not support a finding that they were incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, finding that the Veteran's employment history and disability ratings did not warrant a TDIU prior to March 22, 2010.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and service connection were dismissed. The Board also found that the Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding a psychiatric disorder, right knee DJD, left tibial tubercle fracture, degenerative arthritis of the spine, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity prior to March 22, 2021, and peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity. The TDIU issue remains pending.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to potential service connection and dependency issues. The cause of death is under review, as well as dependency benefits.

The Board has granted service connection for osteopenia, but the remaining issues on appeal are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions and missing records.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate analysis and reliance on a September 2014 VA examination. The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus and/or herbicide exposure may be related to his diagnosed neurological disorder of the right lower extremity.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's November 2017 Form 9 was timely filed, and as a result, the appeal of his claims for service connection for diabetes, posttraumatic stress disorder, and major depressive disorder is reinstated. The decision does not address any exposure basis or grant any rating.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and right ankle degenerative arthritis were denied. The Board found that the Veteran's diabetes did not require regulation of activities, while his right ankle arthritis did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the old or new Diagnostic Code 5271.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, depressive disorder, diabetes mellitus Type II, hypertension, and diabetic nephropathy are being remanded due to the need for further development regarding his reported in-service stressors and exposure history.

The Board has restored service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The termination of SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ is also restored.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes. He also receives SMC at the housebound rate and for loss of use of a creative organ, but not for need of regular aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and related neuropathy issues due to inadequate medical opinions. The claims will be reviewed again with new evidence.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and diabetes mellitus, type II with peripheral neuropathy as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to military service or any service-connected disabilities.