Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen claims of service connection for a right shoulder disability, a request to reopen a previously denied claim of service connection for a right leg disability, and a right hand disability. The Veteran's bilateral hip disability and diabetes mellitus are remanded for further examination and opinion. The residuals of the left tibia fracture are also remanded for an updated VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II as there was no evidence showing it began during or was related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus was rated at 20 percent, effective July 23, 2019.,The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy were each rated at 20 percent, effective July 23, 2019. The left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy was rated at 10 percent prior to January 21, 2020, and at 20 percent thereafter.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II as there was no evidence showing it began during or was related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The Veteran's claims were reopened on new evidence but the conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding that the Veteran's condition did not manifest during or within one year after service and is not otherwise related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims file is incomplete, specifically missing documents related to his March 2012 claim for benefits and July 2013 Waiver of Review. The VA must attempt to obtain these documents or provide a formal finding memorandum of unavailability.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II due to exposure to herbicide agents in Thailand, finding that the Veteran's lay statements and service records support his claim of exposure.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities has been denied as his conditions do not warrant a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's hearing loss has been rated as noncompensable, and the Board denied a compensable rating.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus was remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities. Service connection was denied for heart disease and diabetes mellitus as there was no evidence of herbicide exposure during service. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was granted but with an effective date based on a request to reopen, rather than the original claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension have been granted. Service connection has also been established for left lower extremity neuropathy, right lower extremity neuropathy, kidney disorder, and right great toe amputation as secondary to his now service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple service connection claims for various conditions, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, liver disease, hepatitis C, skin cancer, neuropathy, residuals of shrapnel wounds to the back, buttocks, and legs, an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), and a lumbar spine disability. The appeal is currently remanded for further development.,The Veteran's appendectomy scar was rated as 10 percent disabling under Diagnostic Code 7804 due to pain but not instability.

The Board has remanded the claims for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus Type II, left eye retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities due to herbicide exposure. Additional development is required including submission to the JSRRC and obtaining a medical opinion from a VA examiner.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of October 29, 2010 for the grant of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to his service-connected Type II Diabetes Mellitus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient reasoning and lack of adequate medical opinions. The issues include sleep apnea, diabetes, and a right knee condition all secondary to his service-connected left knee disabilities.

The Board has granted a TDIU, and the claims for increased ratings have been denied. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction claim was withdrawn by his representative.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his income from self-employment as a farmer exceeded the poverty level and he was not unemployable.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient information regarding his in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The RO is instructed to attempt verification of this exposure and provide a formal finding if further details are needed.

The Veteran's bilateral diabetic retinopathy with cataracts is rated at 10 percent prior to June 12, 2015 and from June 12, 2015 to September 9, 2020. The rating period from September 10, 2020 is not addressed as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.