Diabetes decisions — 2018

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus and prostate cancer due to exposure to an herbicidal agent, as new evidence was added since the last SSOC.

The Board denied the appellant's claim of service connection for cause of death because the evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating her claim, and thus new and material evidence was not received.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of type 2 diabetes mellitus was dismissed as a matter of law because the claim was not filed within one year after his separation from active duty.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and skin cancer. The remaining issues have been remanded due to lack of evidence regarding radiation exposure.

The Veteran's diabetic peripheral neuropathy and PTSD have been granted initial ratings of 20 percent each, effective from the date of the decision.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not service-connected as they did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period, or for a condition noted in service, continuity of symptomatology is not established.,Service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus cannot be granted as there is no evidence of their onset during service or related to herbicide exposure. The Veteran's skin disorder is not service-connected due to lack of evidence of its onset during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's claimed exposure to herbicide agents and physical presence in Vietnam, which is necessary for a determination on service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and a psychiatric disorder due to potential associations with in-service conditions or exposures.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, type II and PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess current severity.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the remaining issues on appeal, including determining if the Veteran was exposed to ionizing radiation during service and obtaining a dose estimate for any such exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including coronary artery disease, unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress, alcohol-related disorder, diabetes mellitus, tinnitus, and hearing loss, prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran withdrew all his appeals, including those related to diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the lower and upper extremities, hearing loss, PTSD, hypertensive vascular disease, and vision problems associated with diabetes mellitus.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for a left knee disability and remanded it. The claims for chronic pain syndrome, type II diabetes mellitus, neurobehavioral effects secondary to exposure at Camp Lejeune, and psychiatric disorder are also remanded.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation at a higher rate due to the need for aid and attendance and loss of use of both feet, resulting from service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, coronary artery disease, and diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure. The VA will need to verify the Veteran’s alleged exposure in Korea and schedule him for a new psychiatric examination.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding that it was not caused or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected left knee disability and did not manifest within one year of separation from active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from obtaining or maintaining all gainful employment, leading to a TDIU for substitution purposes.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection. The claim for a back disability has been reopened, but further development is needed to determine its etiology. Other secondary service connection claims are also remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the cause of death and the relationship between the Veteran's conditions and his service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need to verify his exposure to herbicides and service in Vietnam.,His diabetes mellitus, type II claim is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with his other claims.