Diabetes decisions — 2015

The Board found no evidence of herbicide exposure or contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, and thus denied service connection for Type II diabetes. The Board also found no evidence of ischemic heart disease due to herbicide exposure, and therefore denied service connection for that condition as well.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for higher initial disability ratings for PTSD and service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, both of which were previously granted. The decision on PTSD was based on the criteria not meeting the threshold for a higher rating.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, requires insulin and restricted diet but not regulation of activities. His erectile dysfunction is not manifested by penile deformity.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and updated examinations. The issues of increased rating for diabetes mellitus, type II, and erectile dysfunction are also being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including an examination and issuance of a statement of the case.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need to verify his exposure to chemicals and ionizing radiation during active service, as well as additional development of the inextricably intertwined issue of diabetes mellitus.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, and hypertension. The Veteran's eye condition is also being addressed as part of this remand.

The Veteran is found to be unemployable due solely to his service-connected PTSD, and therefore meets the criteria for a TDIU.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus and gout were not found to be related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides. The Board determined that the evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and diabetic neuropathy of the lower extremities are currently rated at 20 percent each, which is the maximum schedular rating available for these conditions. The Veteran's coronary artery disease does not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's death was caused by cardiac arrest and esophageal cancer, with the latter being related to service-connected diabetes. The Board has ordered additional development including obtaining medical records from Roswell Park Cancer Institute and requesting a VA physician opinion on whether the Veteran's conditions are related to his service or any other factors.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus requires insulin and restricted diet, but not regulation of activities. The criteria are not met for an evaluation higher than 20 percent.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and respiratory disability, finding no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides or other causative factors.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple issues related to service connection for various conditions, including sleep apnea and its secondary effects on other conditions. The Board has determined that a video conference hearing is necessary due to the Veteran's request.

The Veteran's case is being remanded for additional development, including addendum opinions regarding his service connection claims and potential exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and may not be presumed to have been so incurred or aggravated.

The appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant before a decision was made.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70% effective August 7, 2008. The TDIU and DEA benefits were also granted on this date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for nephropathy must be remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding its etiology and relationship to service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted service connection with a 50% disability rating, effective from December 12, 1996 to August 25, 1998. Special monthly compensation for aid and attendance was also granted.