Diabetes decisions — 2009

The veteran is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as a result of two or more service-connected disabilities, at least one such disability is ratable at 40 percent, and the veteran's combined disability rating is 70 percent.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development of evidence related to the appellant's service medical records and private treatment records.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied increased ratings for the veteran's left and right knee disabilities, but also denied service connection for diabetes mellitus Type II.

The Board denied an effective date prior to May 8, 2001 for the grant of service connection for diabetes mellitus and associated disabilities, for accrued benefits purposes.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine if the veteran has diabetes mellitus or impaired fasting glucose (pre-diabetes) and to obtain updated treatment records.

The veteran's claim for service connection for Type II Diabetes Mellitus was reopened based on new and material evidence, and the Board granted service connection.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for bilateral hearing loss disability prior to January 2009 and a compensable evaluation thereafter, but did not restore the 20 percent rating from January 1, 2009.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus, finding no evidence of exposure to herbicides and no direct link between the condition and military service.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for earlier effective dates of service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and diabetic retinopathy.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied as the evidence did not support higher evaluations or additional service-connected benefits.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus type II and arterial hypertension are being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of these conditions.

The veteran's hypertension was rated at 10 percent, and the claims for a compensable rating for diabetic retinopathy and an increased evaluation for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction were denied.

The veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for diabetes mellitus is being remanded to schedule him for a VA examination and obtain any additional medical records.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for scheduling a Travel Board hearing.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and prostate cancer, as there was no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides or ionizing radiation, and the medical evidence did not establish a link between the claimed conditions and his military service.

The veteran's hypertension was not incurred in, or aggravated by, active service and is not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The veteran is entitled to a 20 percent rating for diabetes mellitus prior to April 23, 2005.

The Board found that the evidence of record did not establish that the awards of service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and diabetic retinopathy were clearly and unmistakably erroneous, thus severing these awards was improper.

The veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and a right knee disorder were denied as there was no evidence of current disabilities, and the in-service complaints did not result in chronic conditions.

The veteran does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on the need of regular aid and attendance or being housebound due to his disabilities.