Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, left knee disability, and right knee disability are all granted as service-connected.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction is also granted as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board denied a disability rating greater than 10 percent for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities prior to November 5, 2014.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is rated at 20 percent, and the initial rating for diabetic nephropathy is granted at 30 percent effective July 15, 2014. The Veteran does not have a service connection theory related to exposure basis or the PACT Act.

The Veteran's increased disability ratings for diabetes mellitus type II and erectile dysfunction are denied, but he is granted effective dates of October 17, 2010, for service connection and SMC.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus prior to February 23, 2012 is denied. The Board also found that the Veteran's loss of front bottom teeth may be secondary to his service-connected diabetes and remanded this issue for further examination.

The Board dismissed the issues of earlier effective dates for a 100 percent rating for diabetes mellitus and right leg chronic thrombophlebitis with venous insufficiency, as the Veteran did not appeal the March 2006 decision granting these ratings.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II as the evidence did not show exposure to herbicide agents during service and there was no medical opinion linking the condition to service.

The Board has granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease, both presumed to be due to herbicide agent exposure in Korea. Service connection was denied for bilateral hearing loss as the evidence is insufficient to establish a nexus to service.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral cataracts and diabetes mellitus, type II, were denied. The initial rating for diabetes mellitus was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for PTSD and a TDIU prior to December 2, 2014 has been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal.

The Veteran's attorney withdrew the claims for service connection of hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, bilateral eye disorder, and sleep apnea before a decision could be made.

The Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance of another person due to service-connected disabilities was established since May 25, 2016. The Board granted special monthly compensation based on this need.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and to obtain updated medical records. The claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, peripheral neuropathy, diabetes mellitus, diabetic retinopathy, coronary artery disease, erectile dysfunction, left zygomatico-maxillary complex fracture, TDIU, and DEA are also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type I, bilateral eye disorder, and bilateral foot disorder due to issues related to exposure during service and secondary service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder, right-hand and left-hand peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and bilateral pes planus. The claims for right knee disability, left knee disability, diabetes mellitus, right lower extremity neuropathy, and left lower extremity neuropathy are denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his service-connected conditions did not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for diabetes mellitus, type II is denied. The right knee and left knee disability claims are remanded due to insufficient evidence. The hypertension claim is also remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, Guillain-Barre syndrome, heart disability, and Parkinson’s disease due to new and material evidence. The claims are now remanded for further development regarding exposure to PCBs during service.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure. The Veteran's bilateral peripheral neuropathy and erectile dysfunction are remanded for additional development.

The Board has vacated the August 2018 decision and remanded for further development on service connection claims due to the Veteran's death. The claims are now being considered on their merits.