Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is proximately due to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and thus grants service connection for hypertension secondary to diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for periodontal disease and diabetes mellitus. The decision found that new evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim, and thus did not reopen the previously denied claim for diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that a timely substantive appeal was not filed in response to the July 14, 2014 statement of the case denying service connection for prostate cancer (claimed as prostate condition), gout, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board found that diabetes mellitus was not shown in service or for many years thereafter, and is not related to service. As a result, the claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus has been denied.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II, and hepatitis C have not met the criteria for a higher disability rating under VA regulations.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA eye examination and dose estimate of ionizing radiation exposure during service. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities has been rated at 20 percent since April 30, 2012. The rating remains unchanged prior to that date.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type 2 and related peripheral neuropathy have been granted service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, finding that new evidence received since the prior final rating decision raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating these claims. The Veteran's diabetes is related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus and depression medication Zyprexa, contributed to his cause of death due to septic shock and respiratory failure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II (diabetes) was denied as there is no evidence that the condition had its onset during active service, or was caused by a service-connected disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it was not secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and meralgia paresthetica of the left thigh as secondary to a kidney disability. The Veteran's cervical spine (neck) disability is found to be related to his period(s) of active service. An initial compensable evaluation for hemorrhoids and TDIU are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides during his service in Thailand and finds that he is entitled to service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2, and coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II (DM), and found that the Veteran's low back disability is at least as likely as not incurred in active duty service. The Veteran's jaw disability appeal was withdrawn by him. No rating assigned due to lack of a final decision.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea due to his withdrawal of this claim. The remaining claims regarding PTSD and diabetes mellitus are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for scheduling a Travel Board hearing due to the Veteran's request. The claims of extraschedular rating, new and material evidence for service connection of diabetes mellitus, type II, and TDIU are pending.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a medical opinion regarding his ability to work due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus and SMC based on the need for aid and attendance was granted due to his service-connected schizophrenia, which caused him to be unable to care for himself or protect himself from daily hazards.