Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals regarding an increased evaluation for diabetes mellitus and service connection for hearing loss have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II and hypertension are not related to his military service, and therefore denied both claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have Type II Diabetes Mellitus during the pendency of his claim and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for multiple myeloma, prostate cancer, and diabetes mellitus as secondary to herbicide exposure.

The Board found that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus did not begin during service or within one year of separation, and there is no credible evidence linking his current condition to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The claim for service connection was therefore denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his diabetes mellitus and related complications, as well as for obtaining outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities meet the criteria for a TDIU, but further examination is needed to determine if he is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to his request for a videoconference hearing before the Board. No final outcome on service connection or disability evaluation is determined.

The Veteran has withdrawn all his appeals, including those for increased ratings and service connection claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a present hearing loss for VA purposes and therefore, service connection for hearing loss is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service in Vietnam qualifies him for presumptive service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2, due to exposure to herbicides. As a result, the claim is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing. The issue of service connection for sleep apnea, secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II, remains on hold.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain his service treatment records and provide him with adequate VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and kidney disease. The matter will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have an acquired psychiatric disorder or diabetes mellitus during service and has not been shown to be related thereto.,There is no current diagnosis of PTSD, and the Veteran's post-service medical records do not show a diagnosis of this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to address his eye disorders, mental health conditions, and diabetes mellitus type II with retinopathy.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his withdrawal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not cause or contribute to his death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and PTSD, as well as TDIU, are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding herbicide exposure.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection for peripheral vascular disease due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The Veteran's PTSD is rated 70 percent, and he is granted a TDIU.