Diabetes decisions — 2015

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling a mental health examination to determine the etiology of erectile dysfunction (ED), and preparing an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between ED and service-connected PTSD and diabetes mellitus.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction. The primary basis for denial is that there is no evidence of these conditions during or within one year after service.

The Board finds that the left second toe amputation was not caused by VA care, and thus compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is denied.

The Board has determined that hypertension is related to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus and grants service connection for hypertension on a secondary basis.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative before the Board could issue a decision.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran had in-country service and is presumed to have been exposed to herbicide agents, including Agent Orange. As a result, diabetes mellitus, type II, is granted as service-connected.

The Veteran does not have a back disability, right finger disability, respiratory disability, diabetes mellitus, or insomnia due to his service. His claims are denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to missing service treatment records. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered after these records are obtained.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type 2, and coronary artery disease are related to herbicide exposure during his active duty service.

The Veteran's kidney disease, diabetes, and neuropathy conditions are service-connected. The rating for diabetes is granted at the 20% level, while ratings for other conditions remain at their current levels.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed and the case is being remanded for further development, including obtaining service records from the U.S. Army Reserves and scheduling a VA examination to assess the Veteran's skin disorder.

The Board has determined that an effective date earlier than May 23, 2011 for the grant of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II is not warranted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete medical opinions and other issues.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II, with erectile dysfunction.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetic retinopathy, but denied service connection for cataracts as secondary to diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, hearing loss, and type II diabetes mellitus have all been granted. The initial rating for PTSD has also been increased to 70 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for further examinations. The issues of service connection for a left shoulder condition, diabetes mellitus, and the disability rating for postoperative residuals, fracture of the left os calcis are all pending.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues related to service connection, including those involving diabetes mellitus type II, neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, a skin rash, bilateral hearing loss, depression disorder, and anxiety.