Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides during service and finds it as likely as not that he developed diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease due to this exposure. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus and head injury residuals, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence. The claim for arthritis of multiple joints was not addressed as it had been previously closed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity and diabetes mellitus, require regular aid and attendance due to his inability to perform daily activities such as bathing, dressing himself, preparing meals, keeping himself clean and presentable, and protecting himself from environmental hazards.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is presumed to be due to herbicide exposure in Korea and granted service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection claims have been denied. The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD, and the diabetes mellitus claim was not granted due to lack of in-service manifestation within one year of separation from active duty.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II (DM II) was denied because the evidence did not establish that he had service in Vietnam and therefore could not be presumed exposed to Agent Orange. The Board also found that there was no causal relationship between his current DM II and active duty service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is presumed to have been exposed to herbicides during service, and therefore his claims for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension are granted as they are presumed related to such exposure.

The Veteran has been diagnosed with various conditions, including atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes mellitus, and erectile dysfunction. The Board finds that these diagnoses are related to his service due to the presumption of herbicide exposure for veterans who served in Vietnam.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus is found to be the cause of his diabetic retinopathy. The Board finds that the evidence supports granting service connection for diabetic retinopathy.

The Board found no evidence of a low back disorder during service and denied the claim. Bilateral hearing loss was not shown to be related to service or noise exposure, as there is no current disability meeting VA's definition of hearing loss. Diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and ED were also not linked to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current hip disorders, including arthritis, are not related to his military service and thus cannot be granted service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and diabetic retinopathy due to exposure to herbicides in Thailand. The Veteran's bilateral vision loss disability is not considered a disease or injury under VA regulations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus is not related to his active service, including any herbicide exposure in Korea. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and bilateral hearing loss due to exposure to herbicides were denied as there is no credible evidence of such exposure. The Board also found that the disabilities did not manifest during or within one year after service.

The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran's diabetes mellitus to his military service and denied both his claims for service connection. The eye condition was not shown to be related to service.

The Board found no credible evidence of herbicide exposure or service in the Republic of Vietnam, and thus denied all claims for service connection.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia of the bilateral legs. The claims for ischemic heart disease, coronary artery disease, acid reflux disorder, diabetes mellitus, headaches, and sleep apnea have also been denied as there is no current diagnosis or link to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service in Korea and his reported sleep apnea symptoms. The Veteran will be provided with a VA examination to determine if his current sleep apnea disability is related to service.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension, finding no evidence of these conditions during active service or within one year post-service. The Veteran's current diagnoses were not related to his military service.,The Board also denied service connection for erectile dysfunction and a bilateral foot disability (residuals of frostbite), noting the absence of any in-service diagnosis or treatment.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for type II diabetes mellitus is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records.