Diabetes decisions — 2015

The Veteran's Type II diabetes mellitus was not shown in service or for many years thereafter, and there is no probative evidence suggesting the condition is related to service. The Board finds that service connection on a direct basis is not warranted.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, was rated at 20 percent prior to December 6, 2012, and at 40 percent on and after that date. The Board found the evidence did not support a higher rating for any period.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the failure to issue a Statement of the Case for the issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the extremities, and prostate disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and arranging for a new VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected diabetic neuropathy in both lower extremities.

The Board has decided to remand the case for a new VA examination to evaluate the level of functional impairment caused by the Veteran's nonservice-connected disabilities, including diabetes with possible peripheral neuropathy, glaucoma, depression, hypertension, and various orthopedic disabilities affecting the knees, hands, and feet.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hepatitis C. The Veteran's statements regarding his current conditions are outweighed by VA treatment records showing the onset of these conditions post-service.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for the grant of service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities are denied. The effective date is set at April 25, 2006.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to reopen his claims of entitlement to compensation pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for an additional left ankle/left foot disability, as well as his service connection claims for kidney disorder and diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. The denial was based on a lack of evidence showing carelessness or negligence by VA in the treatment provided.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination by a vocational specialist to assess his ability to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities. The claim will also be referred to the Director of Compensation for consideration of an extra-schedular TDIU if he does not meet the scheduler criteria.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II based on presumptive exposure to herbicides, and the issue of hypertension is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the pending claims for service connection and increased rating, as well as new evidence received since the last SSOC. The AOJ will arrange for a VA examination to assess the functional effects of his service-connected disabilities on employment.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and guidance from VBA regarding the classification of Da Nang Harbor. The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, and a right knee condition will be reconsidered.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and determine the nature of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II was granted.,Service connection for hepatitis C and liver transplant as secondary to hepatitis C were also granted.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus with proteinuria was denied. The RO continued the 20 percent disability rating assigned to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus with proteinuria.

The Veteran's service connection claim for type II diabetes mellitus is granted as it meets the criteria for presumptive service connection due to exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II has been denied as the evidence does not show that he had this condition during his period of active duty.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II has been dismissed. The Board is remanding the claim of entitlement to service connection for COPD due to exposure in Vietnam.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for issuance of a Statement of the Case (SOC) regarding all service connection claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incomplete compliance with the Board's previous remand directives. The case will be returned for further examination and consideration of his claims.