Diabetes decisions — 2019

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for his service-connected diabetes was denied by the Board. The Board found that the Veteran’s diabetes alone does not require regulation of activities, as already contemplated in the separate ratings assigned for each extremity due to peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and prostate cancer are presumed to be due to herbicide exposure during service. Right lower extremity neuropathy, hypertension, esophageal cancer, and bilateral eye disability are not found to be related to service.

The appeal for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus is dismissed.,The appeals for service connection for ischemic heart disease and hepatitis C are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection due to new evidence received since the last consideration.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further development regarding whether the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his service, specifically in April 1975 or May 1975 when he participated in the evacuation of Saigon.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of his claims as they are now moot.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is granted as service connected due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his Vietnam service.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction as secondary to type 2 diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities. The Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam is presumed.

The Veteran's death was related to his military service, specifically exposure to Agent Orange during his time in the Vietnam War. The claims for small cell lung cancer, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, COPD, phlebitis right leg, hypertension, and sleep apnea are being remanded due to further development needed regarding the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, but has remanded them due to the need for additional evidence regarding in-service chemical exposure and psychiatric disorders.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus and Parkinson's disease, as they are presumed to be caused by exposure to herbicide agents in service. The deck logs need to be reviewed to determine if the USS Mauna Loa transited within the 12-nautical mile territorial sea of Vietnam.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral proliferative diabetic retinopathy, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are all granted.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II due to conflicting evidence and a need for further clarification.

The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for ischemic heart disease, and service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2 are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, nephropathy (claimed as a kidney condition), diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and gout have been granted service connection. The Veteran is also granted a 50% rating for subarachnoid hemorrhage by history with headaches.

The Veteran's right knee DJD has been established through service connection and is considered for compensation.,New evidence received supports reopening of claims for right wrist condition, DMII (diabetes mellitus type II), and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, bilateral hearing loss, heart condition, PTSD, and TDIU due to a failure to ensure that all outstanding VA treatment records are associated with the claims file.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, posttraumatic stress disorder, hypertension, a respiratory disorder, and erectile dysfunction have all been granted. The Veteran served in the Republic of Vietnam and is presumed to have been exposed to herbicide agents during his service. His current diagnoses are consistent with these presumptions.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes. The Veteran's diabetic retinopathy claim is denied due to lack of evidence. CAD, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and upper extremity peripheral neuropathy claims are remanded for further evaluation. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, right hand disability, and right leg disability due to insufficient medical evidence.