Diabetes decisions — 2019

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to obtain and maintain gainful employment prior to March 7, 2017.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disorder, a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, and 38 U.S.C. § 1151 benefits for diabetes mellitus due to lack of evidence supporting these claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including respiratory disorder (to include asthma), left wrist disability, left hand disability, lumbar spine disability, left hip disability, right hip disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability. The Board found that there was no evidence to support these claims.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II as a result of exposure to herbicides is denied.,Secondary service connection for erectile dysfunction, bilateral cataracts, and peripheral neuropathy, bilateral upper extremities due to diabetes mellitus, type II is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus, GERD, bilateral lower extremity varicose veins, and hearing loss, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to January 5, 2010. The Board has granted TDIU on an extraschedular basis for this period.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus does not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent as it only requires restricted diet and one or more daily injection of insulin, which is consistent with a 20 percent disability rating under VA regulations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for clothing allowances due to lack of evidence showing wear and tear on his clothing. The case is remanded for further review regarding the bilateral knee braces.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for initial review by the AOJ due to additional evidence received after the September 2015 Supplemental Statement of the Case. The Veteran's heart condition and diabetes mellitus claims will be reconsidered with this new information.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and type II diabetes mellitus are related to his in-service exposure to Agent Orange during service in Da Nang, Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to herbicide exposure, as well as secondary service connection for COPD with bronchitis causing coronary artery disease. The AOJ is instructed to verify the Veteran's exposure at Eglin AFB and obtain medical opinions regarding the etiology of his conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied, and the Board has not established any effective dates due to lack of prior formal or informal claims.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims, including those for diabetes mellitus Type II, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and coronary artery disease. The remand requires obtaining additional medical records and verifying the ship's location during the Veteran's Vietnam service.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions, including hemorrhoids and a left little toe callus. The claims were also dismissed due to her withdrawal of other issues.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical records and determine if a TDIU should be granted.

The Veteran's kidney dysfunction, colon cancer, coronary artery disease (CAD), liver dysfunction, and diabetes mellitus type II are not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his time in service at Camp Lejeune.,Service connection for the Veteran’s claimed conditions is denied as there is no medical evidence showing a link between his current disabilities and exposure to contaminated water at Camp LeJeune during service.

The Veteran's Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is presumed to be related to his military service, but the exact exposure during service needs further investigation as it may have occurred within Vietnam's territorial waters.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes but has remanded the issue of service connection for low back disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for esophageal cancer, lung cancer, gallbladder cancer, thyroid disability (including thyroid cancer), and diabetes mellitus type II due to in-service exposure to ionizing radiation and toxic chemicals. Additional development is needed including obtaining medical opinions on etiology.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, obstructive sleep apnea, left and right wrist disabilities, and headaches due to potential service connection based on exposure to herbicides during service. The AOJ is required to confirm whether the USS Oriskany was within the 12 nautical mile territorial sea of Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the cases for further adjudication to determine if the Veteran served within 12 nautical miles of the Republic of Vietnam, which could affect their claims for service connection due to herbicide exposure.