Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, and is not presumed to have been so incurred or aggravated, including as a result of exposure to toxic herbicides or asbestos.

The Board has ordered additional development to be completed in order for the claims of service connection for various conditions to be properly adjudicated.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of an arachnoid cyst, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, and a vision disorder. The decision found that these conditions were not incurred or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is rated at 20 percent, the minimum rating required for insulin and a restricted diet. The Board finds that he does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his diabetes does not require regulation of activities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, coronary artery disease, and a compensable disability rating for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 was not incurred or aggravated in service, and may not be presumed to have been so incurred.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is presumed to have been incurred in service due to herbicide exposure, and his right thumb arthritis is considered new and material evidence of a disability that existed during service. The Board grants both claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting diagnoses of diabetes and peripheral neuropathy, requiring further testing and examination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for diabetes mellitus. Resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran, the criteria for establishing entitlement to service connection have been met.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II was rated at 10 percent prior to February 10, 2010 and at 20 percent since then. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings based on the current level of disability.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine the onset and etiology of the Veteran's diabetes mellitus. The claim will be re-adjudicated after this development.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 40 percent, effective July 2, 2012. The Board found that the criteria for a higher rating were not met since this date.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction, result in a total combined rating of 60%. Although the Veteran does not meet the schedular requirements for TDIU based on his combined disability rating, he is unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and hypertension, but denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, a right hand disability, and an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected diabetic retinopathy and a TDIU due to this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining recent VA outpatient records and readjudicating the issues with consideration of all evidence received since the 2011 Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's combined disability rating is 100%, but the Board finds that he is not unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities, as he was able to maintain employment until May 31, 2010.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, was not shown in service or within one year of service and is not otherwise related to service. The Board finds the evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran had prediabetes during service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions render him in need of regular aid and attendance, necessitating special monthly compensation at the aid and attendance rate.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment prior to September 1, 2012.