Diabetes Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and denied DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318, finding that the Veteran's death was not caused by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, diabetes mellitus, type II, and a heart disability (coronary artery disease) based on presumptive exposure to herbicides due to service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is currently rated at 20 percent, the minimum rating available under VA regulations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and a skin disability of the lower legs, to include diabetic dermopathy or shin spots. The evidence did not establish that these conditions were related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to conflicting medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hypertension and his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II, and/or coronary artery disease.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, Type II Diabetes Mellitus, hypertension (secondary to diabetes), peripheral neuropathy (secondary to diabetes and/or low back disability), a bilateral eye condition (secondary to diabetes), and TDIU.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for TDIU prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II, with erectile dysfunction and diabetic retinopathy of the right eye is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board finds that the Veteran's hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and skin disability are not related to his in-service exposure to trichloroethylene (TCE). The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diabetes mellitus, type II, and a low back disorder. The appeal was not about service connection at all.

The Board has remanded the case for further evidentiary development, including obtaining Social Security Administration (SSA) records. The AOJ did not provide proper notice of the unavailability of SSA records as required by regulations.

The Veteran is service-connected for multiple disabilities, including hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy. The Board finds that these conditions render the Veteran unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board found that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type 2, is not related to his active service and specifically to exposure to Agent Orange. The Board determined that the presumption of service connection due to herbicide exposure was rebutted by evidence indicating that the diabetes developed from a severe pancreatic disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's alcohol dependence is service-connected as secondary to his service-connected psychiatric disorder, and his non-diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities is also service-connected as a result of his alcohol dependence.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his claims of service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, diverticulitis, and a rating in excess of 10 percent for celiac disease.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his diabetes mellitus and its associated complications.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected disabilities. The case will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction and upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Board found that the Veteran was not entitled to a TDIU prior to April 1, 2003 due to his service-connected disabilities.