Diabetes decisions — 2016

The Veteran's appeal of the rating for his diabetes mellitus was dismissed due to his death before a decision could be made.

The Veteran's sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension are found to be aggravated by his service-connected orthopedic disabilities. He is granted increased ratings for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to August 21, 2010 is being remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining updated employment information and VA treatment records.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal concerning the increased ratings for type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's bilateral eye disability, including hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia, cataracts, amblyopia of the left eye, and diabetic retinopathy, is not service connected as there was no evidence of such conditions during or prior to service. The claim for secondary service connection based on diabetes mellitus is also denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development regarding his claims of increased ratings for diabetes and peripheral neuropathy, as well as service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including hypertension, PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of multiple extremities, do not render him unemployable as he is currently employed in substantially gainful employment.

The Board found that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service and denied the claim.

The Veteran's PTSD, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction were all denied initial evaluations higher than the assigned ratings. The appeal is for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to a hearing issue and will be returned for further action.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension as secondary to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease and/or peripheral vascular disease of the bilateral lower extremities.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran before a decision was made.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, as well as information about the Veteran's time at Camp Lejeune. The claims will be readjudicated based on all received evidence.

The Veteran seeks service connection for various conditions, including respiratory disorder, heart disorder, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type 2, and poor circulation of the legs. The claims are being remanded to complete necessary development regarding exposure to asbestos during service.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II prior to January 15, 2014 was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's diabetes required insulin and a restricted diet but not regulation of activities, resulting in a denial of his claim for a higher rating prior to September 26, 2011.

The Veteran's diabetes and peripheral neuropathy were evaluated, with the Board finding that a higher rating was not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's bilateral heel spurs and diabetes mellitus are being remanded for additional development to determine if they are related to his service-connected left leg disabilities.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, was not incurred or aggravated during service and is not related to herbicide exposure. As a result, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II; coronary artery disease; hematuria and a skin condition are being remanded due to the need for further development regarding presumptive exposure to Agent Orange.