Diabetes decisions — 2015

The Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetic retinopathy, right side facial cranial nerve impairment, left side facial cranial nerve impairment, and cranial nerve impairment (including speech and swallowing) have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating at any time during the appeal period.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The decision does not specify which conditions or issues were denied, but it is clear from the context that all of the listed conditions and issues were addressed.

The Board has granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and myocardial infarction, effective May 9, 2007. The appellant's claim was pending at the time of her husband's death in May 2008.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, verifying in-service herbicide exposure, and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination to assess his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II, with erectile dysfunction, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and a pulmonary disability due to asbestos exposure are being remanded for additional development.

The Board denied service connection for COPD, CVA/TIA, cardiomyopathy, PAD, and diabetes mellitus due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, and prostate cancer are being remanded due to the need for further development regarding potential exposure to Agent Orange during his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining an opinion on the etiology of his conditions and whether they are related to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, subluxation of L4 (lumbar spine disability), right knee osteoarthritis, and left knee osteoarthritis were all denied as they are not related to military service.,All conditions first manifested years after service and are unrelated to military service; none are caused or aggravated by service-connected hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation on account of being housebound prior to January 29, 2009 is granted. The claim for aid and attendance is denied.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 40 percent for diabetes mellitus, finding that the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation based on his current treatment regimen and lack of complications requiring hospitalization or specific medical care.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate reasons and bases for the denial of service connection for cause of death, specifically regarding whether the Veteran's diabetes mellitus was directly related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining SSA records and reviewing the claims file with additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for tinnitus and diabetes mellitus, including a need for ship logs and an opinion on the etiology of tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to a need for further consideration by VA in light of updated criteria and procedures regarding herbicide exposure in Da Nang Harbor.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and TDIU were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation for diabetes mellitus prior to June 23, 2009 or from then on, nor did it meet criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for degenerative changes of the hips.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is granted as service connected due to herbicide exposure during his tour of duty in Thailand.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in the loss of use of one or both lower extremities, precluding locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes or a wheelchair. The Board has granted entitlement to specially adapted housing.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of evidence related to his diabetes mellitus, type II, ischemic heart disease, and peripheral neuropathy of the left foot.