Diabetes decisions — 2015

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have diabetes or hypertension that began in service, and there is no evidence of a causal connection between these disabilities and his military service. Therefore, the claims for service connection for diabetes and hypertension are denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the issues of service connection and increased rating, as well as a TDIU claim. The Veteran's claims are being remanded to allow for further examination and consideration.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the previously denied claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's current diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, type II, is not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for diabetes mellitus with hypertension and renal insufficiency is being remanded due to inadequate examination and the need for additional medical records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, which he claims was caused by herbicide exposure during his service in Thailand. The Board has determined that verification of the Veteran's reported exposure to herbicides is necessary and remands the case for this purpose.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II was initially evaluated at 10 percent from June 7, 2012, and increased to 20 percent effective December 21, 2012. The current evaluation of 20 percent is appropriate given the need for an oral hypoglycemic agent but no insulin or regulation of activities.

The Board found that the Veteran's residuals of a stroke do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating on and after December 1, 2006.

The Veteran's service connection claim for Type II diabetes mellitus is granted due to presumed exposure to dioxin-based herbicides during his military service at the Korat RTAFB in Thailand.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is presumed to have been incurred in active service. The Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining records and conducting examinations.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing the Veteran with an examination to determine if his current eye conditions and peripheral neuropathy are related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, and the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's current diabetes mellitus and hypertension are related to his active service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and slight kidney leakage were determined to have onset during service, warranting service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type I and bilateral foot disorder are not service-connected, as they were not caused or aggravated by her military service.

The Board denied service connection for dizziness, headaches and/or memory loss, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease (CAD), and hearing loss. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was granted, as his service-connected diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities rendered him unemployable.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection and special monthly compensation are denied.,Service connection for a pancreatic disability is granted, with an effective date of May 14, 2008.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus type II with mild renal insufficiency and hypertension is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.