Diabetes decisions — 2015

The VA is requested to provide opinions regarding whether the Veteran's ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus, type II contributed substantially or materially to cause his death. The opinions should be based on a thorough review of the evidence, including medical records and glucose readings.

The Board found that the Veteran's type I diabetes mellitus required a disability rating of 20 percent, effective April 1, 2010. The Veteran was also granted entitlement to TDIU from April 1, 2010.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine his exposure to Agent Orange and the nature, extent, severity, and manifestations of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining complete service records and VA treatment records. The case will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The Veteran does not have diabetes mellitus, type II, that is service-connected. The claim was denied as there is no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides and the condition did not manifest within one year post-service.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for an increased rating for service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus is service connected, as it began during or within a year after his period of active duty. The hearing loss claim remains pending.

The Veteran's amputation was not caused by VA treatment, as the infection and subsequent need for surgery were due to his pre-existing diabetic foot condition rather than any fault on VA's part.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and service connection for hypertension, finding that his disability did not meet the criteria for higher evaluations under VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent rating effective July 1, 2014. His diabetes mellitus and prostate cancer were both rated at their maximum schedular ratings.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension substantially or materially contributed to the cause of his death from metastatic gastric cancer.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including foot drop, diabetic neuropathy, and other conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted entitlement to a TDIU with an effective date set by the RO.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing at the RO.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current depression had its onset in service and is granted service connection for this condition. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus was not addressed as it fell under a separate issue.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain medical records and verify his service history.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bipolar disorder, coronary artery disease, hearing loss, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy, prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to inadequate VA opinions and the need for additional development.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated as 20 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,Regarding service connection for headaches, secondary to diabetes mellitus, PTSD, or hypertension, there is insufficient evidence to support such a finding.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension is not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus and denied the claim for service connection.