Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the claims for CUE regarding peripheral neuropathy ratings and remanded other service connection issues. The Veteran's claim of increased rating for peripheral neuropathy is also remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, alcohol dependence, diabetic nephropathy with hypertension, peripheral neuropathies, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertensive heart disease, rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment as of December 24, 2011.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, due to herbicide exposure is granted. The Board found that the Veteran served in the territorial waters of Vietnam and was therefore presumed exposed to herbicides.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, right knee instability, and right knee degenerative joint disease due to missing medical records that could support a secondary service connection claim. The Veteran needs to provide authorization for private medical records and attend an examination to assess his current disability status.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease are granted service connection. However, the Board has remanded for further examination regarding hypertension and erectile dysfunction as they may be secondary to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has dismissed all issues on appeal as the Appellant withdrew her appeals prior to a decision being made by the Board.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and related peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities as well as pancreatitis due to insufficient information on in-service exposure. The Veteran's assertions will be further investigated.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II was not incurred or aggravated during service and is denied as the evidence does not establish a link between her current condition and any incident of service.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and remanded the issue of a higher rating for PTSD.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings and entitlement to Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II and associated peripheral neuropathy, bilateral lower extremities are being remanded for additional development to determine the current severity of his disabilities.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's bilateral eye diabetic retinopathy may be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus and is requesting additional medical records and a new VA examination to determine this relationship.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus and hearing loss are remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence and examinations.

The Board has determined that more development is needed to determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicides while on the U.S.S. Diamond Head, and whether an Agent Orange spill occurred onboard. The claims for service connection are being remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claim for diabetes mellitus, type II is granted. The Board also remanded the issues of rating in excess of 10 percent for peripheral neuropathy of right upper extremity, left upper extremity, and left lower extremity.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and obstructive sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence of current diagnoses. The Veteran is presumed exposed to herbicide agents during his Vietnam service, but further development is needed to determine if he currently suffers from these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and an increased evaluation for diabetes mellitus are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, diabetes, and psychiatric disability are inextricably intertwined. The case is being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records and arrange for a VA medical opinion to assess the likely etiology of the Veteran’s erectile dysfunction.

The Board has dismissed all issues of service connection due to the death of the appellant.

The Board granted service connection for low back strain with degenerative disc disease of the thoracic spine and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, mesothelioma, an abnormal heart disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), sleep apnea, hypertension, metabolic syndrome to include insulin resistant disorder and/or diabetes mellitus, migraine headaches, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and depression secondary to medical condition.