Diabetes decisions — 2012

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the current evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus due to exposure to herbicides are being remanded for additional development, including obtaining outstanding VA treatment records and providing the Veteran with a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's fatty liver, cirrhosis of the liver, and diabetes mellitus type II are related to his active duty service. The decision grants these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, in conjunction with his education/training and work experience, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher evaluation for diabetes and SMC based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status are being remanded to allow for additional development of the claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and muscle spasms of the lower legs. The reasons were that the Veteran did not serve in Vietnam during the Vietnam era, there was no evidence of herbicide exposure, and the conditions are not presumed to be related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and a headache disorder (claimed as migraine headaches) are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his service treatment records and identification of all VA and non-VA health care providers who have treated him since his separation from service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is being remanded due to the need for clarification of medical opinions regarding the relationship between his hypertension and diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to determine if he was exposed to herbicides during service and whether his claimed conditions are related to such exposure.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen his claims. The appeals were based on direct service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral eye disorder and left foot pes planus were denied. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities or in-service incurrences that would support these claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's type 2 diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20 percent, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it does not require regulation of activities in addition to diet and insulin.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have diabetes mellitus, type II or peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary prior to adjudication of the claims for bilateral hearing loss and type II diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a scheduled videoconference hearing not being conducted. The Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction are still pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II was not incurred in or aggravated by his military service and denied his claim.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and prostate cancer, finding no credible evidence of herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's appeals of increased rating for diabetic retinopathy, service connection for low back disability, and service connection for right knee disability have been withdrawn by his representative.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus are being remanded due to the need to verify his exposure to herbicides during service.