Diabetes decisions — 2015

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease due to herbicide exposure, and diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure.,There is no evidence of in-service diagnosis or treatment for these conditions. The Veteran's service records do not show any complaints or diagnoses related to these conditions.,While the Veteran claimed he was exposed to herbicides during his service in Vietnam, there is insufficient evidence to support a finding that he served in Vietnam and thus the presumption does not apply.

The Board has remanded the case for further consideration due to a lack of adequate consideration of whether VA examination was required and for obtaining Social Security Administration records. The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension, and diabetes mellitus, type II are being reviewed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a DRO hearing on his increased rating claim and a Board hearing on all remaining issues.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his contributory causes (COPD, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and hypertension) were not related to military service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and prostate disorder, finding that the evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and affording the appellant an opportunity to provide additional evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is rated at its maximum allowable under VA regulations, and thus no higher rating can be assigned. The claims for service connection for hearing loss, DM, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and nonservice-connected pension benefits have been denied as there is insufficient evidence to support these claims.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted service connection as secondary to Agent Orange exposure. Service connection for diabetes mellitus is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including verifying whether the Veteran set foot in Vietnam and if so, whether he was exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The claim will be readjudicated after these developments.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, which he claims was caused by herbicide exposure during his service in Thailand. The Board has determined that remand is necessary to verify the Veteran's reported exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus does not meet the criteria for a higher initial disability rating as it only requires insulin and a restricted diet, without regulation of activities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus did not manifest during service or within one year of separation from active duty, and is not related to service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II was denied, while her seizure disorder was granted. The decision is mixed as it addresses both conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, coronary artery disease (CAD), right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, vision loss (diabetic retinopathy), and a skin disability (dermatitis).

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected disabilities and new claims. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary for the issuance of a Statement of the Case on certain issues, including those involving sleep apnea and hemorrhoids/dizziness.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding VA treatment records and will review the claims based on additional evidence.

The Veteran's claim for SMC/A&A benefits is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his service-connected disabilities cause him to be housebound or in need of regular aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is not related to his military service and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition, an increased rating for PTSD, and an initial rating for diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent disabling, which is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 9411.