Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for type II diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathy of the lower extremities, and peripheral vascular disease were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable VA rating criteria.

The Board has granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus as secondary to service-connected bilateral knee arthritis and lumbar spondylosis with degenerative joint disease. However, the appeal regarding lower extremity peripheral neuropathy secondary to type II diabetes mellitus is remanded due to unclear evidence.

The Veteran's claims for venous insufficiency, fatigue in the legs, an enlarged testicle, and soft tissue sarcoma have been withdrawn. The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, diabetes mellitus (secondary to herbicide exposure), erectile dysfunction (as secondary to prostate cancer), peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, thyroid disorder, tremors, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, gout, and kidney disorder.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including cervical spine disability, radiculopathy pain, diabetes mellitus type II, and ankle disabilities. The Veteran is also required to provide additional medical records for consideration.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound due to a lack of evidence showing she is in need of regular aid and assistance or permanently housebound.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 60 percent for diabetic nephropathy with hypertension and his TDIU prior to June 26, 2017 were both denied. The evidence did not show the severity of the Veteran’s condition met or approximated the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7541.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus is presumed to be due to his exposure to herbicides during service in Vietnam, and he was granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to herbicide agent exposure. The appeal is based on the Veteran's claim that he repaired radio and communication equipment contaminated with Agent Orange at Fort Bragg in North Carolina.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including a mood disorder, diabetes mellitus type II and associated peripheral neuropathy, and arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, prevented him from securing or following any substantially gainful occupation. The Board granted an effective date of September 17, 2010 for the award of TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus type II, finding no evidence of in-service injury or exposure to herbicides that could link these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's death was not due to a service-connected disability. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the requirements under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 for DIC benefits, as he did not receive a total rating for at least ten years immediately prior to his death.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is found to be related to his military service, specifically exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during his time stationed there. As a result, the claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and renal failure have been granted service connection. The Veteran is also granted a TDIU for the entire period of appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Guillain-Barre syndrome and type 2 diabetes due to herbicide exposure was denied as there is no causal relationship established between the conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's urinary incontinence is granted a higher initial rating of 40 percent. The cases for bilateral hearing loss, COPD, and diabetes mellitus type 2 are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for coronary artery disease, including as due to herbicide agent exposure, has been withdrawn and is dismissed. The Board also remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and skin condition.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection of diabetes mellitus, type II and Parkinson's disease.

The Board has remanded three issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including diabetes mellitus and its secondary effects on peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and amputation of the left great toe. The decision notes that more recent VA treatment records are needed to determine if the Veteran now meets the criteria for a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left ankle condition, neck condition, pelvic tumors, and diabetes mellitus due to missing service treatment records.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus is presumed due to in-service herbicide exposure, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.