Diabetes Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed conditions did not manifest during service or within one year of separation, and were not shown to be attributable to his period of service. The appeal was denied as there is no evidence of diabetes mellitus or hypertension in service.

The Veteran's hypertension is not service-connected as it is presumed to be due to herbicide exposure, and the Board has requested an opinion on whether his PTSD or diabetes mellitus may have aggravated his hypertension.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was denied as there is no evidence of onset during active service or a nexus to service.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus type II and erectile dysfunction were also denied.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for sleep apnea due to new and material evidence. However, the preponderance of the evidence is against finding that any of the claimed conditions are related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II and hypertension did not have their onset during service or are otherwise related to service. The claims for these conditions are therefore denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and scheduling him for a VA examination to assess the severity of his diabetes mellitus, type II and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has found that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides in or near the DMZ and therefore service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, is granted.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple secondary service connection claims for various conditions, including CLL and diabetes. The Board has ordered additional development to address the sufficiency of evidence regarding these claims.

The Board found that the Veteran's type 1 diabetes mellitus did not onset in service or within one year of his separation from service and was not caused by his service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus was denied.

The Veteran's claim for a higher level of SMC based on the need for aid and attendance was granted, effective from August 12, 2014. The effective date is not earlier than November 30, 2011.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, neuropathy of the lower extremities, skin disorder, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. The evidence did not establish exposure to herbicide agents or other presumptive conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding his claims of service connection for prostate cancer, ischemic heart disease, and diabetes mellitus, all secondary to chemical exposure in Korea.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for bowel incontinence disability was granted, with the effective date being determined by the AOJ. The Veteran is now rated at 60 percent for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and type II diabetes mellitus were not incurred in or aggravated by service, and his hepatitis C was not caused by service. The claims are therefore denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a cervical spine disorder, diabetes mellitus, kidney disorder, liver disorder, and autoimmune disorder. The decision found that these conditions were not incurred or aggravated by active military service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, requiring insulin and a restricted diet with regulation of activities, is rated at the highest available level (40%) for the entire appeal period.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus was not incurred or aggravated during his active duty service, and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus due to in-service herbicide exposure. The claim for bilateral knee disabilities is remanded as additional medical opinions are needed regarding the preexistence and aggravation of any knee disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including consideration of extraschedular evaluation and TDIU.