Diabetes Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II due to lack of evidence of in-service exposure or association with herbicide agents. The claim for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

An effective date of June 26, 2013, but no earlier, is assigned for the grant of an increased rating to 20 percent for the service-connected low back disability.,An effective date of June 26, 2013, but no earlier, is assigned for the grant of an increased rating to 40 percent for the service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.,Entitlement to an effective date of January 1, 2006, but no earlier, for the grant of service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy is granted.,Entitlement to an effective date of January 1, 2006, but no earlier, for the grant of service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy is granted.

The Board has granted a disability rating of 60 percent for the Veteran's hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and remanded the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, and Parkinson's disease affecting the right upper extremity. The TDIU claim was also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathies of the lower and upper extremities as they are not found to be secondary to his diabetes mellitus type II. The Board also denied service connection for DM type II due to lack of aggravation during service.

The Board has remanded the appellant's claims for service connection for cause of death and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to ongoing Nehmer development impacting the Veteran's hepatitis C treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions require the regular aid and attendance of another person, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of August 5, 2010 for the grant of service connection for erectile dysfunction. The issue of a prior effective date for hypertensive kidney disease is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type II was reopened and granted. Service connection is denied for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of prostate cancer or diabetes mellitus Type II being related to service, including herbicide exposure.,Service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus Type II have been denied as the Veteran's conditions are not shown to be due to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to asbestos exposure, diabetes mellitus type II, low back disorder, hypertension, vision loss, and sore throat. The Veteran is required to provide VA with release forms to obtain his private treatment records from relevant providers.

The Board has dismissed the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions as secondary to his service-connected hepatitis C.

The Board has decided that the veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, as secondary to PTSD or diabetes mellitus, needs further development and is therefore remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to the Veteran's progress with his diabetes and bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD is denied as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 100 percent disability rating. The Veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is granted, effective March 18, 2014.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and ischemic heart disease as due to herbicide exposure at the Korat RTAFB in Thailand.

The Veteran's lung cancer and diabetes mellitus, type II are granted service connection as due to herbicide agent exposure during service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have precluded him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment since October 9, 2017.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the lack of a combined rating meeting the percentage requirements for schedular entitlement. The Board finds marginal employment and refers the case for extraschedular consideration.