Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including verifying whether the Veteran set foot in Vietnam and if so, whether he was exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The claim will be readjudicated after these developments.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, which he claims was caused by herbicide exposure during his service in Thailand. The Board has determined that remand is necessary to verify the Veteran's reported exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus does not meet the criteria for a higher initial disability rating as it only requires insulin and a restricted diet, without regulation of activities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus did not manifest during service or within one year of separation from active duty, and is not related to service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II was denied, while her seizure disorder was granted. The decision is mixed as it addresses both conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, coronary artery disease (CAD), right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, vision loss (diabetic retinopathy), and a skin disability (dermatitis).

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected disabilities and new claims. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary for the issuance of a Statement of the Case on certain issues, including those involving sleep apnea and hemorrhoids/dizziness.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding VA treatment records and will review the claims based on additional evidence.

The Veteran's claim for SMC/A&A benefits is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his service-connected disabilities cause him to be housebound or in need of regular aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is not related to his military service and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition, an increased rating for PTSD, and an initial rating for diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent disabling, which is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 9411.

The Board has determined that the grant of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II was not clearly and unmistakably erroneous. Therefore, the severance of service connection is overturned, and service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II is restored.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's claim for compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 was denied because the evidence did not show that VA care caused additional disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides and his current diagnoses of hypertension and diabetes. The AOJ is instructed to conduct additional development, including obtaining records from Dr. Christopher Sesslar and any other relevant treatment providers, as well as securing information about the USS America's location during the relevant time period.

The Board found that the Veteran did not serve in Vietnam and thus was not exposed to herbicides. The claims for service connection were denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between diabetes mellitus or peripheral neuropathy and service.

The Veteran is unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment as a result of his service-connected disabilities, and the Board finds that he meets the criteria for TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50% and granted, but bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and hepatitis are not service connected.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating of diabetes mellitus prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling a hearing before RO personnel at the earliest opportunity.