Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of some issues related to his prostate condition and sleep apnea. The decision also includes a determination that he is eligible for special monthly compensation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his exposure to herbicides and environmental hazards, as well as the inextricably intertwined secondary service connection claims.

The Board found no evidence of Agent Orange exposure and denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, as the Veteran's condition did not manifest within one year of separation from active service.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for type II diabetes mellitus was denied by the Board. The evidence did not show that he required regulation of activities as defined by Camacho v. Nicholson, 21 Vet. App. 360 (2007).

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is rated at 60 percent disabling since April 13, 2015. The Board found that the criteria for a higher rating were not met prior to this date.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected diabetic nephropathy.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a determination made by VBA regarding the territorial status of Da Nang Harbor. The Veteran's claims for service connection remain pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete military personnel records and will provide further action as requested.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II as there was no evidence of herbicide exposure and the Veteran's claim based on direct service connection is not supported by competent medical evidence.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, secondary to diabetes mellitus type 2 with no herbicide exposure. The evidence is at least in equipoise that the Veteran's current condition is related to his service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's current erectile dysfunction is caused by his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus, and the Board finds that there is reasonable doubt in favor of the claim. Therefore, service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right knee disability, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on limitation of motion or instability. The preponderance of the evidence was against granting any higher rating.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, both claimed as secondary to Agent Orange exposure. The Board has determined that a Statement of the Case must be issued on these issues.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction was not found to warrant higher initial evaluations prior to April 2, 2012 and on or after that date. The criteria for a higher evaluation were not met.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is granted as service connected due to presumed exposure to herbicides. The Board also finds that the Veteran has peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities and a kidney disability, but these conditions are not found to be related to his diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records. His diabetes mellitus and bilateral cataracts and retinopathy are also being remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his exposure to herbicides during service in Vung Tau Harbor and other locations close to the coastline of Vietnam.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding no evidence of herbicide exposure during his service in Korea and thus not qualifying for presumptive service connection.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities due to presumed exposure to herbicides during service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, bilateral lower extremities has been withdrawn. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU rating is being remanded as the SOC has not yet been issued.