Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disability and gout of the bilateral feet are being remanded. The claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus type II is denied as there is no evidence that it required regulation of activities, including avoidance of strenuous occupational and recreational activities.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to obtain VA treatment records from Ashtabula CBOC and other VA medical centers. The Veteran's claims for left foot skin disability and diabetes mellitus type II are pending.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy was granted a rating of 20 percent from November 5, 2018.,An initial rating in excess of 60 percent for diabetic nephropathy was denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted due to the submission of new and relevant evidence.,Right ear hearing loss is found to be etiologically related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has determined that the effective date of the Veteran's TDIU award should be changed from November 17, 2010 to July 14, 2010 due to CUE in the original decision. The revision does not affect the overall compensation benefits.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA examination and need for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetic neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus type II, and ischemic heart disease. The denial is due to a lack of service connection for diabetes mellitus, which is required for secondary service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to readjudicate his claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, as there was no new and relevant evidence presented after the January 2019 denial.

Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and tinnitus has been granted. The left wrist disability remains under remand.,The Veteran's DMII is presumed related to his exposure to herbicides during service.

The Veteran's gout was initially manifested during active service and is granted. The issues of service connection for hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, right kidney disability, gall bladder disability, colon disability, respiratory disability, tonsil disability, and bilateral hearing loss are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, diabetic polyneuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, diabetic polyneuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, and diabetic retinopathy due to potential exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Korea.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for bilateral hearing loss and a TDIU due to diabetic neuropathy was denied. For the period prior to January 2, 2018, his hearing loss did not meet criteria for a compensable rating. From January 2, 2018 onwards, he is rated at 30 percent for bilateral hearing loss. The TDIU claim based on diabetic neuropathy was granted as the disability prevented him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including heart condition, hypertension, prostate disability, diabetes mellitus, brain cyst, and psychiatric disorder, all of which were found to be unrelated to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability with foot drop was granted due to the submission of new and relevant evidence.,Claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity were denied as there was no new and relevant evidence presented.

The Board has restored the Veteran's disability ratings for diabetic sensory neuropathy of his left and right lower extremities (femoral nerve) from noncompensable to 10 percent, effective December 1, 2019. The reduction in rating was improper due to lack of improvement in the Veteran’s condition.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and remanded the cases of left knee, right knee, lumbar spine, and sleep apnea disabilities due to lack of in-service onset or relationship.

The Veteran's diabetic peripheral neuropathy affecting the sciatic nerve of both lower extremities is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II with diabetic retinopathy and neuropathy is being remanded for further evaluation. Additionally, the need for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance or housebound status is also being remanded.

The Board has decided that SMC due to the need for Aid and Attendance is granted. The claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD, depressive disorder, and vascular neurocognitive disorder) is remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is granted service connection. The Veteran's type two diabetes mellitus, bilateral open angle glaucoma, and tinnitus are not granted increased ratings. The Veteran's sinusitis, tonsillectomy residuals, right wrist Dequervain's syndrome, right ring finger fracture, erectile dysfunction, and right epididymitis status post epididymectomy do not warrant increased ratings. A TDIU is granted from October 1, 2007 to February 28, 2013, and from January 22, 2018 on.