Diabetes decisions — 2014

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic kidney disease is at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type II, and urinary incontinence were not found to be related to his service exposure to ionizing radiation.,Service connection was denied for all three conditions as they are not considered radiogenic diseases or presumptively associated with radiation exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus, finding that there was no in-service exposure to dioxin-based herbicides and insufficient evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran had presence in Vietnam while on active duty, which is sufficient to grant service connection for the cause of his death due to acute myocardial infarction.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new examination and retrieval of relevant medical records.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling a Social and Industrial Survey to determine if the Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran died from Congestive Heart Failure, Diabetes Mellitus (Type II), and Atrial Fibrillation. None of these conditions were service-connected or related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are not shown to be of such a nature or severity to prevent him from obtaining or retaining substantially gainful employment prior to April 29, 2011.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for encephalocele with CSF rhinorrhea, diabetes mellitus, type II, sinus condition and/or headaches, finding no evidence of direct service connection or presumptive exposure to herbicides. The Veteran's claim for allergic rhinitis was granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including an updated examination and obtaining VA treatment records. The issue of TDIU will also be addressed.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction were not found to be related to his active service, including exposure to herbicides. The Board denied both claims.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and the Board found that he did not meet the durational requirement for a total disability rating in existence during his lifetime under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board has granted the claim of service connection for Type II Diabetes Mellitus, finding it presumptively incurred due to herbicide exposure. The remaining claims of hypertension and retinopathy secondary to Type II Diabetes Mellitus are remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of kidney stones, and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus and determined that it meets the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes, erectile dysfunction, diabetic neuropathy, and glaucoma were denied as there is no credible evidence of herbicide exposure during service. The Board also found that the current conditions are not related to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction are all related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found no evidence of a back disorder, diabetes mellitus, or hypertension in service and did not find any link between these conditions and service or service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's deviated nasal septum was rated as 10 percent disabling prior to November 8, 2010, but the maximum schedular rating for this condition is already assigned.

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to have onset in service and is granted service connection. The Board also finds that the Veteran has other disabilities, including bilateral knee, hand, and back disorders, which are not related to his military service.

The Veteran seeks service connection for erectile dysfunction, which he claims is related to his service-connected Diabetes Mellitus Type II and Coronary Artery Disease. The Board has determined that additional development is needed before a decision can be made.