Diabetes decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not establish a current disability or a link to service.

The Board has determined that the appellant's character of discharge is dishonorable due to willful and persistent misconduct, which bars him from receiving VA compensation benefits for any period of service. As a result, he cannot establish service connection for diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, hypertension, or bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has determined that further development of the medical evidence is required to determine if the Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee degenerative arthritis contributed to his death. The case is REMANDED for this purpose.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and conducting examinations to evaluate his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's glaucoma of the left eye is not caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus and right eye disability, thus denying service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's diabetes, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction are not service connected as they are not related to his military service.

The Veteran was unable to maintain substantially gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes, and CAD. The Board finds that a TDIU is warranted for the period from November 4, 2010 to November 19, 2012.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II due to herbicide exposure. Service connection was denied for a skin disability (cysts) as there is no evidence of such condition within one year post-service.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have verified service in Vietnam and was not exposed to an herbicide agent, including Agent Orange, during his service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 due to Agent Orange exposure is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II was not incurred in service and may not be presumed to have been incurred due to a disease or injury during service. The claim for secondary service connection based on his already service-connected disabilities (myofascial lumbar syndrome with spondylolisthesis, bilateral hallux valgus, hypertension and/or sleep apnea) was also denied.

The Veteran's left knee replacement received a one-year evaluation of 100 percent following the revision surgery on October 20, 2005. The remaining issues are remanded for further examination and consideration.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, with associated erectile dysfunction has not required regulation of activities to manage the condition.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder is already compensated for, and there is no controversy regarding memory loss.,Prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, and coronary artery disease are presumed due to herbicide exposure in service.,Peripheral neuropathy is secondary to the Veteran's diabetes mellitus.,Bilateral hearing loss does not meet VA criteria for a disability. Tinnitus was less likely than not related to service.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction was withdrawn. The Board granted a 20 percent rating each for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II was granted with an effective date of November 3, 2003.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type 2, cataracts with choroidal nevus left eye, peripheral neuropathy of each extremity, and erectile dysfunction, render him unemployable. The Board grants a TDIU.

The Veteran's tinnitus was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and skin condition due to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type 2 is granted as service connected due to herbicide exposure during his service in Thailand.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is presumed due to herbicide agent exposure, and service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating or service connection.