Diabetes decisions — 2018

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various arthritic conditions, hypertension, diverticulitis, and diabetes mellitus type II due to outstanding treatment records and inadequate VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD and diabetes mellitus were granted effective December 30, 2004. The TDIU was also granted effective the same date.

Service connection is granted for diabetes mellitus, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and Hepatitis C virus infection.,Vision impairment due to diabetes mellitus is not service-connected.,The claim of reopening the service connection for Hepatitis C virus infection is granted.,Service connection is denied for an acquired psychiatric disorder.,Issues related to a bilateral foot disorder, total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU), and remanded issues are pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus is denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the condition and active duty service or his service-connected asbestosis with fibrosis.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic strokes is denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the condition and active duty service or his service-connected asbestosis with fibrosis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment for which his education and occupational experience would otherwise qualify him prior to October 20, 2009.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disorder, neck disorder, sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, type II, and acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD) require additional development due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer but denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran's death was not caused by service-connected conditions, and the evidence does not support a finding of herbicide exposure during his military service.,Neither the veteran nor his spouse were entitled to DIC benefits under section 1318 as he did not meet the criteria for total disability ratings.

The Board has remanded two issues: service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and the evaluation of bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's diabetes is related to his in-service diet, and he contends that it started during service due to hyperlipidemia. For the hearing loss issue, additional symptoms such as vertigo, nausea, lightheadedness, and spots before his eyes are also being evaluated.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and the effective dates for awards of service connection were not granted earlier than specified.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II (diabetes) secondary to herbicide agent exposure because the Veteran did not serve in Vietnam and there is no evidence of diabetes in service or within one year of separation. The Board also found that the Veteran's lay statements were inconsistent with his service records, which do not show any issues related to diabetes during service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for his acquired psychiatric disability was denied. The Board found that the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a 100 percent evaluation.,Service connection for type 2 diabetes, to include as due to Gulf War illness, was also denied. The VA examiner indicated there is no evidence linking the current diabetes disability to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete information regarding exposure to toxic chemicals and herbicide agents. The Veteran's left fibula disability, CLL, GVHD of the lips, diabetes, and neuropathy of both feet are all under review.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, diabetes mellitus (secondary to major depressive disorder), narcolepsy, and insomnia. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to service.

Service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, and hypertension is denied. The claim for service connection for tinnitus and an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD and major depressive) is remanded.,The TDIU claim is inextricably intertwined with the claims for service connection being remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding no evidence of herbicide exposure and insufficient medical evidence linking the condition to active duty or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status due to service-connected disabilities, but SMC based on the need for aid and attendance is denied.

The Board denied an effective date prior to February 27, 2014 for the award of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II with erectile dysfunction and onychomycosis due to lack of a claim within one year after separation from service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for thyroidism and diabetes mellitus have been denied as there is no evidence of in-service onset or a link to service.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type II, secondary to service-connected disabilities due to insufficient medical opinion in the previous decision.