Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 40 percent prior to May 1, 2018. The rating will be reconsidered as the case remains in appellate status.

The Board has remanded several issues for issuance of a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC) after new evidence was submitted without waiver of RO review. The TDIU issue remains on appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder and CAD were denied initial ratings higher than the currently assigned ones. The diabetes mellitus was granted a 20 percent rating from November 14, 2008 to March 3, 2009.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected nonobstructive coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus substantially or materially contributed to his death from cardiac arrest, granting entitlement to service connection for cause of death.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is presumed to be related to his service in the Republic of Vietnam, and thus service connection is granted.

The Board denied increased disability ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, finding that symptoms did not meet criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, and type II diabetes mellitus due to insufficient evidence regarding whether these conditions are secondary to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. The erectile dysfunction claim is remanded due to its inextricability with the other two issues.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus was denied, and his TDIU claim was also denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for an extraschedular rating or for TDIU based on unemployability.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals of service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The appeal of service connection for a heart disability and psychiatric disability is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA examination and failure to provide proper notice under 38 U.S.C. § 5103 for service connection of pyleonephritis (urinary tract infection) secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus type II, prostate cancer, and adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood are granted. Service connection is denied for a dental condition, rheumatoid arthritis, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus type II, coronary artery disease, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, and left foot amputation, result in loss of use of both lower extremities. The Board finds eligibility for financial assistance to purchase an automobile and adaptive equipment.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with the December 2019 remand directives and has therefore ordered a new examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed bilateral foot disability.

The Veteran's lung cancer residuals, type II diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are granted as service-connected. The Veteran's right index finger amputation and below the right knee amputation are also granted as secondary to his type II diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease due to insufficient opinions regarding exposure to trichloroethylene (TCE) during service. The Veteran's military occupational specialty was Ground Radar Superintendent, which may have exposed him to TCE.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including right and left foot disabilities, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, sleep apnea, heart disability, and cervical spine disability. The Veteran's assertions were not supported by medical evidence or credible supporting statements.,No current diagnoses of these conditions have been established in the record.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral lower extremity diabetic neuropathy does not result in permanent loss or use of one or both feet, so he is ineligible for financial assistance for an automobile or adaptive equipment.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate is denied as there is no evidence of permanent bedridden status or helplessness due to service-connected disability.

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