Diabetes decisions — 2017

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to the request for withdrawal of all remaining claims on appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and increased PTSD ratings have been denied due to lack of evidence supporting a direct or secondary relationship between his conditions and service.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus, type II with erectile dysfunction was denied as the evidence did not show that his condition required regulation of activities prior to July 23, 2015 and more severe symptoms were not demonstrated thereafter.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disorder and an eye disorder, as well as his claim for hypertension have been denied. The Board found no current diagnosis for the claimed conditions.

The Board found that diabetes mellitus, type 2 was not incurred in or aggravated by service and denied the Veteran's claim.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the appellant, through his representative, has withdrawn this appeal.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome, digestive condition (including hernia and GERD), and diabetes mellitus were not found to be related to service.,There is no evidence of any diagnosed conditions in the Veteran's service records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable prior to May 11, 2017. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence is against a finding of TDIU prior to this date.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee disability, right knee disability, and diabetes mellitus due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus did not become manifest during service or within one year of discharge, and there is no evidence linking it to service. The Board concluded that the Veteran's current diagnosis does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, and hypertension. However, based on the current evidence, including lack of in-service diagnosis or treatment, no credible exposure to herbicides, and post-service diagnoses not linked to military service, the Veteran's claims are denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify the Veteran's service in Thailand and to obtain his complete service personnel records. The appeal will be returned to the AOJ after this additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease and PTSD, are rated at a combined 90 percent. The Board finds that these conditions render the Veteran unemployable due to their severity and impact on his ability to work.

The Board denied service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus, type II as a result of exposure to herbicides due to lack of evidence of in-service exposure or chronic conditions during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and prostate cancer have not been reopened due to lack of new and material evidence. The Board also found no basis for granting these claims as there is insufficient evidence linking any current conditions to his military service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes, right hip disability, and leg length discrepancy are not related to his military service. The claims for these conditions have been denied.

The Veteran's claims for left hand disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus were denied. The Veteran was granted service connection for Hepatitis C and Diabetes Mellitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for heart disease, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and diabetes mellitus, type II. The decision found that there was no evidence of herbicide exposure during service, and thus could not apply the Agent Orange presumption. Additionally, the claim for diabetes mellitus, type II, was denied as new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen it.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is service-connected, and he is eligible for TDIU benefits beginning May 2012. His diabetes mellitus II and PTSD are also service-connected, but do not meet the threshold requirements for TDIU.