Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and assistance, thus granting special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, residuals of a fractured right talus, and coronary artery disease have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection, effective October 13, 2016.,Claims for left knee disability, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, and PTSD were also granted, but the effective date is set at October 13, 2016.

The Board has remanded the case for referral to the Director of Compensation Service to determine if an extra-schedular rating is warranted due to marked interference with employment.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, Parkinson's disease, and diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure are denied as there is no accrued benefits available because the death occurred before the claim was received by VA.

The appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA and private treatment records, schedule an examination for the acquired psychiatric disorder, and provide a medical opinion regarding any sleep disorder. The dependent benefits claim for FM, GM, and LMM will also be addressed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for neuropathy in the lower extremities, diabetes mellitus, type II, and pre-cancerous colon polyps due to exposure to Agent Orange is being remanded as there is insufficient evidence of a current diagnosis.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and pre-cancerous colon polyps due to exposure to Agent Orange is also being remanded as the VA has not yet provided an examination.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for various conditions as the Veteran passed away during the appeal process.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's diabetes mellitus aggravated his hypertension.

The appeal is denied as the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions were not timely filed, and the issues are dismissed or denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, finding no evidence of herbicide exposure and noting that the condition did not manifest within one year after separation from service. The Board also found no competent medical opinion linking the diabetes to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board found that the Veteran’s type II diabetes mellitus does not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent, but his bilateral lower extremity diabetic neuropathy is currently rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's diabetes is currently rated at 20 percent and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted as his condition does not require regulation of activities to avoid hypoglycemic episodes.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of PTSD, diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have made it impossible for him to secure or maintain gainful employment, and the Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for the entire period of appeal.

The Veteran's appeals for gout and diabetes mellitus type II service connection were dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service in the inland waters of Vietnam or within 12 nautical miles, and also for verification of exposure to herbicides from contact with aircraft aboard the USS America.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, was granted. Service connection for bilateral cataracts and glaucoma due to diabetes mellitus was also granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathy, and a low back condition. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for DM and PTSD has been remanded due to the need for additional medical examination. The case will be reconsidered after obtaining updated treatment records.