Diabetes decisions — 2018

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and retinitis, finding that the Veteran's conditions were not related to his time at Camp Lejeune or any other service-connected condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in the permanent loss of use of his feet, meeting the eligibility criteria for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or adaptive equipment.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased evaluations and service connection, except for the claim seeking to reopen a claim for glaucoma (also claimed as cataracts). The other claims have been dismissed due to withdrawal.

The Board denied earlier effective dates and increased rating for the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including diabetic nephropathy, PTSD, coronary artery disease, diabetes, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy. The claim was not granted as there was no evidence of an intent to file a claim prior to March 14, 2016.

The Board has denied service connection for dyslipidemia and has remanded the remaining issues related to spine conditions, joint disorders, hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, GERD, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, and psychiatric disorders.

The Board has denied the claim for service connection for a right shoulder disability due to lack of medical nexus between current condition and in-service injury.,The claim for left ear hearing loss is remanded as there are insufficient records to determine if it is related to service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, infertility (low sperm count), gangrene of the ascending colon, disorder manifested by painful joints, and disorder manifested by bone pain were not incurred or aggravated during service.,The Board found that there was no evidence to support a direct relationship between these conditions and exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for ischemic heart disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus, so the Board has dismissed these matters.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease and type II diabetes mellitus, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicides at Udorn RTAFB in Thailand meets the criteria for presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's 100% evaluation for adenocarcinoma of the prostate has been restored from June 1, 2013. The TDIU claim is remanded due to receipt of additional VA examination reports and treatment records.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus was found to have manifested within one year of his separation from service, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and medical opinions regarding service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, exposure to Agent Orange and Camp Lejeune water contamination, diabetes mellitus, type II, and contribution to the Veteran’s death from his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include service connection for various conditions, including headaches, shortness of breath, heart condition, hypertension, kidney condition, diabetes mellitus, vision condition, neuropathy, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type II was denied. His claim to reopen the diabetes mellitus claim was granted. The Veteran's entitlement to a rating of 30% for bronchial asthma was established.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to exposure to Agent Orange, as they are not certain of his exposure in Korea. The Veteran is seeking service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and related peripheral neuropathy, as well as other conditions.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for type II diabetes mellitus prior to July 8, 2016 as the Veteran's treatment required insulin and a restricted diet but not regulation of activities.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression and alcohol abuse resulted in a 70% rating since November 30, 2009. The Board also granted remand for further evaluation of other service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded three issues: service connection for arthritis, bilateral hearing loss, and an earlier effective date for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's claims were previously denied but reopened due to new evidence.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 and remanded the claims for service connection for throat cancer and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The issues are considered to be in a 'mixed' disposition as some aspects may be granted while others not.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and the residuals of a stroke. The claims for lumbar spine disability, neck disability, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.