Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and a heart condition have been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or etiological relationship to service.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for schizophrenia and headaches have been remanded due to conflicting medical opinions and the need for further examination.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is not service-connected as it did not begin during service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury.,Diabetes mellitus was not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period; continuity of symptomatology is not established; and the disability is not otherwise etiologically related to an in-service injury or disease.,The Veteran's left knee disability, secondary to his service-connected right knee disability, was not addressed by the January 2013 VA examination. The issue remains remanded for further evaluation.,Bronchitis was diagnosed in January 2018 and is currently under review due to lack of a medical opinion regarding its etiology.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability (depression) has not been addressed by the Board as there has been no attempt to verify the in-service stressors.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and lower extremity neuropathy have been rated, but the appeal for higher ratings has been granted.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, and ischemic heart disease. Service connection for PTSD is remanded.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus is remanded due to conflicting medical opinions and the need for further examination.

The Board has dismissed all claims related to the Veteran's service connection and rating determinations due to his death.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction. The decision concluded that the Veteran's current tinnitus is not related to his military noise exposure, and his diabetes mellitus does not require regulation of activities to avoid hypoglycemic episodes.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for urethritis was denied. The rating for IVDS from August 15, 2007 to November 26, 2014 was granted at a 40 percent level. Other issues such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), erectile dysfunction, and SMC benefits were remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type 2, thyroid disorder, hypertension, low back disorder, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, headaches, vertigo, and tinnitus due to potential exposure to herbicides during service.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions on a direct basis as they are not presumed diseases related to military service.

The Veteran's daughter, A.C., was not found to be a 'helpless child' prior to her 18th birthday due to her ability to work and pursue education after turning 18.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (diabetes and prostate cancer) preclude him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service connection claim for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae has been remanded.,Diabetes Mellitus continues to be rated at 20 percent, with no higher rating possible under the current criteria.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, finding no evidence of herbicide exposure and no in-service or post-service relationship to the condition.

The Board denied service connection for schwannoma, claimed as a result of exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type I was rated at 40 percent and the effective date for this rating is not granted.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 40 percent for diabetes mellitus type I was denied, as well as his request for a prior effective date.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities due to potential worsening since his last examination. The Veteran will need a new VA examination to assess the severity of these conditions, with an emphasis on distinguishing symptoms attributable solely to the service-connected peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has vacated the part of the December 2018 decision denying a higher initial rating for diabetes mellitus and remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's diabetes mellitus and any related complications.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need to verify his exposure to herbicide agents and determine if any of the claimed conditions are related to such exposure. The issues will be reviewed again after this verification.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected due to exposure during active duty.,Diabetes mellitus type II is service-connected as a result of herbicide exposure, while prostate cancer and heart condition are also connected through this presumption.

The Veteran is granted service connection for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during active duty in Vietnam.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is remanded as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities is remanded as related to exposure to herbicide agents and/or secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.,The Veteran's porphyria cutanea tarda is remanded as due to exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, liver condition, vision condition, and acquired psychiatric condition as the evidence did not support a causal link to service or service-connected conditions.