Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, to include as a result of herbicide exposure, was denied. The evidence did not support the Veteran's claims regarding his alleged exposure to herbicides during service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to obtain or maintain gainful employment, and the criteria for a TDIU are therefore not met.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, with diabetic neuropathy, retinopathy, and erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records and opinions regarding the onset and aggravation of his condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, Parkinson's disease, heart disability, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction are not fully developed. The appeal is REMANDED to allow for further development.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes, loss of the sense of smell, vasodepressor syncope (syncope), and erectile dysfunction (ED) are being remanded due to incomplete records and need for additional examinations.

The Board has determined that the evidence is at least in equipoise regarding whether the Veteran's current diabetes insipidus is due to his military service, and thus service connection for diabetes insipidus is granted.

The Board has ordered further development for the issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus, PTSD, and a psychiatric disability other than PTSD. The remand includes obtaining additional VA medical records, SSA records, and clarifying opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the conditions claimed are not related to his active service or any incident therein.

The Veteran's service connection claim for type 2 diabetes mellitus is granted as the condition is associated with herbicide exposure in Vietnam, a presumptive basis.

The Veteran's claimed disabilities were not incurred or aggravated by his military service, and may not be presumed to have been so incurred or aggravated.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, right eye ptosis, and neuropathy of the lower extremities. The remaining claims for skin disorder, circulatory disorder, and an eye disability (other than right eye ptosis) are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his withdrawal of claims for an effective date prior to September 16, 2007 for service connection for migraines and a rating in excess of 50 percent for migraines. The Board found that the Veteran currently has bilateral degenerative joint disease and calcaneal spurs in his heels which are due to his service.

The Veteran's type 2 diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20 percent, the minimum rating required under VA regulations. The Board found that his condition does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating as it does not require insulin and restricted diet with regulation of activities.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertensive heart disease, erectile dysfunction, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities as these conditions are not related to military service.,The Veteran's current diagnoses were noted in a November 2010 VA examination.

The Veteran's DM requires a 40 percent rating, effective August 3, 2007. The Board found that the Veteran's DM required regulation of activities and granted a 40 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and verifying the location of the trim pad at the Takhli Royal Thailand Air Force Base. The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II remains pending.

The Veteran's service connection claims for Type II diabetes mellitus and prostate cancer have been granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his military service. His PTSD claim is also granted, but at a lower initial rating of 30 percent.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. However, his claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and obstructive sleep apnea remain denied as there is no direct or presumptive evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting VA examinations to assess the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their impact on his ability to work.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records and to issue a Statement of the Case on several issues.