Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are of such nature and severity as to prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating for PTSD and TDIU are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records, including Vet Center records. The RO/AMC will also request that the Veteran complete VA Form 21-8940 for his TDIU claim.

The Board found that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus is not related to service, as there was no evidence of herbicide exposure and the disease did not manifest within one year of service. The claim for secondary service connection based on PTSD was also denied.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of current diagnoses for hypertension and peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities. The Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities are denied as there is insufficient competent medical evidence to establish a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to have been incurred in service, and the Board granted service connection for this condition. The claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and bilateral hearing loss disability are remanded.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims of service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, an eye disorder claimed as the result of an undiagnosed illness, a sleep disorder claimed as the result of an undiagnosed illness, and hearing loss. The appeals are therefore remanded.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and associated peripheral neuropathy have been rated based on their severity, with the highest possible rating for each condition. The TDIU has also been granted.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II was not incurred or aggravated during service and is not related to any in-service disease or injury. The Board finds that the presumptive provisions for herbicide exposure do not apply due to lack of evidence of service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to address his claims, including verification of stressor events in service and examination to determine the nature and likely etiology of his psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found no evidence of cold injury residuals, diabetes mellitus, or a back disorder during his military service. His dysthymic disorder and left knee disability have been rated appropriately.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a video conference hearing on all issues.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus based on herbicide exposure is being remanded to clarify representation and consider new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and TDIU due to service-connected conditions was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for diabetes mellitus, as it met the criteria for a 20 percent rating based on insulin and restricted diet.

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not have any of the claimed conditions during service or within one year after separation, and there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since September 25, 2006.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the Veteran was exposed to hazardous materials during service and whether any of these exposures could cause his current conditions, including diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus has been rated at 20 percent, but the evidence does not support a higher rating as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on insulin use or regulation of activities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, claimed as due to herbicide exposure is being remanded for additional development at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Office in St. Paul, Minnesota.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus requires insulin and a restricted diet, but not regulation of activities. The Board finds the disability picture presented by the Veteran's diabetes mellitus shows no more than a 20 percent disability rating for the entire appellate period.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.