Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board finds that he is entitled to TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetic retinopathy, diabetic nephrolithiasis, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity are being remanded as there is no current diagnosis in the record.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetic nephrolithiasis is being remanded as there is no current diagnosis in the record.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity is being remanded as there is no current diagnosis in the record.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction associated with residuals of prostate adenocarcinoma is being remanded due to outstanding VA records from his wife and need for a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of prostate adenocarcinoma, evaluated as 20 percent disabling is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent prior to March 13, 2012 and in excess of 20 percent thereafter for diabetes mellitus is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for peripheral neuropathy for the right upper extremity is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for peripheral neuropathy for the left upper extremity is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is being remanded as there are outstanding records from his wife and need for a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for major depressive disorder associated with residuals of prostate adenocarcinoma is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and review of recent hospitalization records.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability is being remanded as there are no current audiometric findings in the record.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension (high blood pressure) is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and consideration of his medication.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's chronic kidney disease is related to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus, but the VA examiner concluded it was less likely due to or caused by diabetes. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type I, likely began during service or within one year of separation and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes was denied due to lack of evidence. The appeal to reopen the claim for service connection for diabetes is denied as no new and material evidence has been received. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder remains rated at 70 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's non-insulin diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction is currently rated at 20 percent and the Board finds no basis to grant a higher rating.

The Veteran's exposure to dioxin is not considered a disability for VA purposes.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus is denied as there is no evidence of its onset during service or due to service-connected conditions.,Insomnia is found to be related to the Veteran’s service-connected psychiatric disorder, and thus service connection is denied.,Memory loss is also considered a symptom of the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with bilateral diabetic retinopathy was rated at 20 percent for the entire appeal period, and there is no evidence to support a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including fibromyalgia, right shoulder disability, left arm and right arm disabilities, neck condition, right knee and ankle disabilities, bilateral ear condition, insomnia, abdominal pain, edema, skin irritation of the genitals, toe nail condition, and diabetes mellitus. The decision also reopened claims for service connection for some conditions.

The Board denied service connection for residuals from a head injury, diabetes, and an acquired psychiatric disorder as there was no evidence of current disabilities or that they were incurred in service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, Parkinson’s disease, and sleep apnea have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

Service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II is granted. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for a heart condition, left hand numbness, and bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities due to herbicide exposure in Thailand.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for jungle rot was reopened, but his claims for increased ratings for diabetes and PTSD were denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete evaluations and need for additional development, including obtaining in-service hospitalization records and conducting further examinations.

All claims for service connection have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.,The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current disability related to any of the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have produced total occupational impairment, and the Board has granted TDIU based on his service-connected conditions.

The Board denied service connection for high cholesterol, hypertension, prostate cancer, and diabetes as there was no evidence of these conditions during the Veteran's period of service or within one year after separation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has determined that new evidence received since the last denial raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating his claims. The appeal is granted.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for diabetes mellitus, type II, due to Agent Orange exposure. The Veteran's service records need to be verified and additional National Guard service treatment records are needed.