Diabetes Board decisions

The Board finds that the appellant's claim for an effective date of August 23, 2006, for the award of special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance has been granted. The RO had previously denied this benefit due to a failure to report for a necessary VA medical examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities is proximately due to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. Service connection for diabetic retinopathy has not been established.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type 2, renal failure, and heart disorder have been granted due to exposure to herbicides while in service.,Service connection is established for the following conditions: Prostate Cancer (due to Agent Orange exposure), Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 (due to Agent Orange exposure), Renal Failure (due to Service-Connected Diabetes Mellitus), and Heart Disorder (due to Service-Connected Diabetes Mellitus).

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before a decision can be made on the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, which may be secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction requires the use of oral hypoglycemic agents and/or insulin, but does not necessitate regulation of activities. The Veteran meets the schedular criteria for TDIU due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his failure to appear at a scheduled Board hearing. His claims for increased evaluation of diabetes mellitus and service connection for sleep apnea are still pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination reports and a need for further medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed diabetes mellitus, type II, and low back disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his exposure to herbicides during active duty and reserve service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining outstanding medical records and scheduling a VA examination to address his claims of secondary service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ) for a video conference hearing as requested in his November 2015 VA Form 9. The AOJ must schedule the Veteran for this hearing and provide appropriate advance written notice.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims of service connection for PTSD, but not for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, colonic polyps with history of colon cancer, erectile dysfunction, arthritis, bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, heart disability, stomach disability, memory loss, sleep apnea, bilateral shoulder disability, nerve problems, peripheral neuropathy, visual disability, and headache. Service connection is granted for PTSD.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional information regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and diabetes mellitus. Specifically, an examination is needed to determine if the Veteran was exposed to TCE at Castle Air Force Base during his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his incarceration and the need for a video conference hearing.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, finding that the Veteran's in-country visitation and exposure to herbicides are presumed. The claim was previously denied due to lack of evidence of current disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus is presumed to have been incurred in peacetime service due to its manifestation within one year of separation from active duty.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining verification of the Veteran's National Guard service and scheduling a VA examination to assess his lumbar spine disability. The TDIU claim is also being referred to the Director of Compensation and Pension Service.

The Veteran's cause of death was not service-connected due to his active duty service or service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran did not meet the criteria for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board granted a TDIU effective from April 7, 2013 to June 19, 2014, based on the Veteran's combined schedular rating of 80 percent due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his eligibility for an automobile allowance or specially adapted equipment, including a VA examination to determine if he has loss of use of one or both feet or hands.