Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD substantially or materially contributed to his death from uncontrolled diabetes.

The Board found no evidence of herbicide exposure and thus denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II. The Veteran's claim was based on direct service connection as the condition is not listed among presumptive diseases.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and tinnitus, do not prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment. The preponderance of evidence does not show he is unemployable solely due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has found that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether ED had its onset during service, and thus grants service connection for ED.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to January 17, 2012.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of his service-connected diabetes mellitus has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his request for a hearing and the case is now closed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection and for increased ratings, as well as her TDIU claim. The Veteran was not provided adequate notice regarding her hysterectomy claim in February 2002, which is a requirement under Kent v. Nicholson.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities have been denied. The Board found that diabetes mellitus required only insulin and a restricted diet, without regulation of activities, preventing a rating in excess of 20 percent. Service connection was not granted as the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is considered secondary to his service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's claim for service connection is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and allowing the Veteran an opportunity to substantiate his claimed exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to determine the current severity of her service-connected diabetes mellitus and venous stasis hyperpigmentation of the right and left lower extremities, including whether regulation of activities are required due to her diabetes mellitus.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus (type II) on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. The claims of service connection for neuropathy affecting the feet and vision problems have been reopened, but further development is needed before final adjudication can be made.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetic retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction have all been denied. The Board found that there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the previously-denied claims.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal for all issues.

The Board has remanded the claims due to a need for additional information and evidence regarding service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, diabetes mellitus type II, dyspnea (shortness of breath), and skin cancer have all been denied. The evidence does not establish a direct link between the disabilities and military service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is granted on a presumptive basis due to presumed herbicide exposure during service in Vietnam. The Board found that the Veteran had actual presence within the land borders of Vietnam during active service and thus his claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II does not warrant a rating higher than 20 percent, as it requires only dietary and medication management without requiring regulation of activities.

The Board found that VA's failure to refill the Veteran's Plavix prescription did not result in additional disability that caused his death.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a private facility for treatment of his service-connected conditions were approved due to the emergent nature of his condition and the unavailability of care at VA facilities.