Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for a bilateral hand disability has been withdrawn prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that an evaluation in excess of this rating is not warranted.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus with peripheral neuropathy has been denied as it is not shown to be related to military service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran has a combined rating of 100% for her service-connected disabilities. However, she does not have an employment handicap and has overcome the effects of her vocational impairment due to her service-connected conditions. Therefore, she is not entitled to additional vocational rehabilitation benefits under Chapter 31.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type II is being remanded due to insufficient information provided regarding his exposure to Agent Orange. The VA will request a formal finding from the Joint Service Record Research Center (JSRRC) to verify the Veteran's exposure.

The Board granted the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension, thyroid disability, melanoma of the chest and back, diabetes mellitus, and right eye cataract.

The Board found that the Veteran's psychiatric condition is not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident during active service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have been shown to render him unemployable, and the Board grants TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and providing a VA opinion regarding the Veteran's diabetes mellitus and its relationship to his death.

The Veteran is granted service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to his diabetes. He is also granted TDIU and SMC based on the need for aid and attendance of another person due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine his ability to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease, to include ASHD and CAD, were denied as there was no evidence of herbicide exposure during active service. The symptoms did not manifest within one year post-service separation or to a degree warranting service connection.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board found no evidence of regulation of activities or insulin requirements. The right arm fracture residuals are not service-connected.

The Veteran's death was caused by cardiomyopathy due to diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia. The Board has determined that additional development is needed, including obtaining the Veteran's Service Personnel Records and a VA medical opinion regarding the cause of death. Additionally, efforts must be made to obtain any records pertaining to the Veteran's Vocational Rehabilitation/Chapter 31 claim for TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination report, and a new examination is required.

The Board has remanded the case to obtain additional medical evidence and determine if the Veteran is unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities. The TDIU issue will be considered as part of this process.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions, including diabetes, retinopathy, hypertension, and a back disorder. The appeal will be remanded to determine if the Veteran was exposed to Agent Orange during service and to obtain additional medical records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type II, and end stage renal disease with dialysis were denied as there is no evidence of exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Korea.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, pulmonary condition, IHD, erectile dysfunction, and diabetes mellitus type II. The Veteran did not serve in Vietnam or have exposure to herbicide agents during his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and diabetes mellitus type II, but denied an increased rating for tinnitus. The decision is pending on the issue of whether the Veteran's gallstones are related to Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and hypertension do not meet the criteria for a higher rating, and his TDIU prior to May 31, 2010 is denied.