Diabetes decisions — 2017

The Board denied service connection for a low back condition and diabetic retinopathy, but granted service connection for hypertension secondary to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and pes planus were denied as there was no evidence of in-service occurrence or event, and the Board found that the current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination and verifying herbicide exposure. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability and diabetes mellitus is pending.

The Veteran's service-connected type II diabetes mellitus does not meet the criteria for a TDIU as it does not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his diabetes mellitus was denied, and he is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and therefore denied his claim for service connection for the cause of his death.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus was not caused by or made worse by any service-connected conditions, and thus cannot be granted as secondary to a service-connected condition.,Sleep apnea is not shown during service and the onset of sleep problems leading to diagnosis occurred after discharge. Therefore, it cannot be linked to service.

The Veteran's sleep apnea was not incurred in service and is not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected hypertension. The Board denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides during service and finds in his favor on both issues of entitlement to service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II has been withdrawn by the appellant through his representative.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including verification of exposure to toxins while in service and examinations to determine the cause of his disabilities.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities are rated at 40 percent each, effective August 10, 2016.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 40 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including new VA examinations and further medical commentary on his service-connected disabilities and diabetes.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for dysthymic disorder and Type II diabetes, as well as an initial compensable rating for hypertension. The decision also noted that the issue of service connection for Type II diabetes is being remanded.

The Veteran's initial evaluation for Type II diabetes mellitus is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and a VA opinion on the severity of his kidney disease.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and his diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction and diabetic retinopathy is currently rated at 20 percent. The Board found that the criteria for a higher rating were not met.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is found to be secondary to his service-connected hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities.,An initial rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus is denied, as the evidence does not show that it requires insulin or a restricted diet.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, did not manifest during service or within a year of separation and is not related to his service-connected orthopedic disabilities. Therefore, service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, was denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II as there was no evidence of herbicide exposure and the condition did not manifest within one year after service. The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus is not related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides and contaminated water at Camp Pendleton. The claim for service connection is denied.