Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected bi-polar disorder.,Prior to April 2, 2020, the Veteran's diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction was rated at 20 percent. From April 2, 2020 onwards, a rating of 40 percent is granted.

The Veteran's amputations and proliferative diabetic retinopathy are not service-connected.,VA denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. §1151 for the Veteran's left foot amputations and right foot amputation due to lack of evidence showing VA care caused or worsened his conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed conditions, including lower back condition, heart condition, stomach condition, hypertension, hand condition, and diabetes mellitus. The claims are based on a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the claims due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's diabetes mellitus and its relationship to his service-connected IBD.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding that it is proximately due to or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for chronic headaches and diabetes mellitus due to unresolved issues. Service connection was denied as there is no direct evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has granted service connection for OSA, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, low back disabilities (including degenerative arthritis, IVDS, and osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine with radiculopathy), right knee DJD, and left knee DJD. The appeal is remanded for further development regarding kidney stones.

The Board has found that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy, both claimed as secondary to PTSD. The Board has also noted that these claims are inextricably intertwined.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that it is aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, prostate disability, and diabetes. The decision also grants special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings, special home adaptation grant, individual unemployability, and aid and attendance/housebound benefits have been dismissed as the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal. The service connection claims are also dismissed due to the death of both the Veteran and his surviving spouse.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease are presumed to be related to herbicide agent exposure during his service in Thailand, and the Board has granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus type II, prostate cancer status post prostatectomy, erectile dysfunction, diabetic nephropathy, and right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathies. The conditions are presumed to be related to herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran was granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, ischemic heart disease, and hypertension due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his military service in Korea.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, qualifying for TDIU. The dental disorder was not incurred or aggravated by service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to conflicting evidence regarding his claimed former POW status and combat experiences. Additional development is needed, including verifying the Veteran's involvement in special operations incidents and confirming his former POW status.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for cardiovascular disorder and diabetes mellitus, type II due to potential exposure to herbicide agents during his military service.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated by the Veteran's military service and is not related to his service-connected skin disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a vocal cord disability has been reopened. The ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities have been restored to their previous levels. The Veteran's diabetes rating remains at 20 percent, but his TDIU is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right knee disability, service connection for a right ankle condition and diabetes mellitus, type II, and service connection for sleep apnea due to inadequate medical opinions in previous decisions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and herbicides (Agent Orange). The type II diabetes mellitus claim requires a VA medical opinion on whether it is as likely as not related to his presumed exposure. The kidney disease claim also needs clarification from a VA clinician regarding its relationship to the Veteran's service, including potential renal toxicity.