Diabetes decisions — 2017

The Board finds that the Veteran does not meet the requirements for service connection for his hyperthyroidism, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. The evidence is insufficient to provide an examination for these conditions.

The Veteran's diabetic neuropathy of the upper extremities is mildly affected, while his lower extremities are moderately affected.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and associated diabetic neuropathy have rendered him unable to work since September 30, 2008.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient development regarding exposure to Agent Orange and treatment records from San Diego Naval Hospital.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent effective September 22, 2014. Service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus and right pyriform squamous cell carcinoma (claimed as larynx cancer) is denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or herbicide exposure. Service connection for post-myocardial infarction coronary artery disease (CAD) is also denied. The Veteran's combined rating for his service-connected disabilities does not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU.

The Board granted service connection for idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's morbid obesity was not considered in the decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, sleep apnea, and diabetes mellitus type II. The decision found that there was no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and active duty service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is presumed to have been incurred during service due to herbicide exposure. The Board has granted the claim for service connection and reopened the previously denied claim.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and thus denied entitlement to DIC on the basis of service connection for the cause of his death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic renal failure, non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and peripheral vascular disease are being remanded due to the need for VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination regarding the issue of aggravation of the Veteran's hypertension by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, left carpal tunnel syndrome, peripheral neuropathy of the left foot, and increased ratings for right femur fracture, right knee degenerative joint disease, and bilateral hearing loss have been dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type 2 and prostate cancer are presumed related to his in-service herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's DMII, IHD, and prostate cancer are found to be etiologically related to service. The residuals of skin cancer is not addressed as it pertains to a different issue.

The Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in service and is not related to his diabetes mellitus. The Board finds that the criteria for service connection have not been met.,The Veteran has established service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, but it does not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU due to his other service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection claim for type II diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure is denied as there is insufficient credible evidence of such exposure.,PTSD is rated at 50% based on symptoms including sleep disturbances, moderate memory problems, and occasional suicidal ideation. The Veteran meets the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, tinnitus, and type II diabetes mellitus. The RO also granted service connection for an anxiety disorder but assigned a 10 percent evaluation effective from November 22, 2010. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is addressed in the REMAND portion.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II with hypertension and erectile dysfunction was denied as the evidence did not show that his diabetes required regulation of activities to manage it.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining an MRI report and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his diabetes mellitus, type I and any associated complications.

The Veteran's service connection claim for diabetes mellitus type II remains pending. His claims for increased evaluations of his left knee and wrist disabilities, as well as a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss, are denied.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for the issues of entitlement to a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes and entitlement to TDIU.