Diabetes decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service incurrence or a current link between any claimed conditions and his active service.

The Veteran's low back disorder is related to service and granted.,Bilateral hearing loss was not found during the appeal period.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus was reopened and granted. Service connection for right and left knee disabilities, cystic acne, and body dysmorphic disorder were denied. The Veteran received a non-compensable rating for his cystic acne.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied due to lack of new and material evidence. The Board found that the submitted evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

All appeals for service connection and evaluations have been dismissed as the Veteran has withdrawn his appeal of these issues. The only remaining issue is a TDIU claim prior to June 22, 2011.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, with diabetic dermopathy and erectile dysfunction is currently rated at 20 percent. The Board found that the condition does not warrant a higher rating as it does not require regulation of activities.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, finding that it is presumed to be the result of herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran's service connection for cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure as secondary to diabetes mellitus is granted. Service connection for polyps is denied. The initial increased rating for diabetes mellitus type II remains at 20 percent, with no change in the effective date. Claims for peripheral neuropathy are not reopened.

The Veteran's appeal of the denial of service connection for prostate cancer is dismissed. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and bladder cancer due to herbicide exposure.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II as there was no evidence showing it began during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Veteran's aortic stenosis, which was aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, has been granted service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and heart condition were denied as there was no evidence of exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam, the conditions did not manifest within a year of separation from service, and there is no direct or presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus is denied. The claim for an effective date prior to May 15, 2015 for the grant of service connection for diabetes mellitus is also denied.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus as there was no evidence of aggravation during periods of active duty training (ACDUTRA). The Veteran's disability appeared well-controlled and did not worsen due to ACDUTRA.

The Board denied service connection for osteoporosis of the bilateral lower extremities and diabetes mellitus, type II due to lack of a causal relationship between these conditions and service or service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his service-connected conditions.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and denied earlier effective dates for erectile dysfunction, left lower extremity sciatica, and right lower extremity sciatica. The claims were remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, hyperglycemia (also claimed as pre-diabetes), and chronic kidney disease due to presumed exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. The evidence did not show current diagnoses or a causal link between these conditions and service.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus to include as secondary to Agent Orange exposure. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities is remanded due to lack of a VA examination.