Diabetes Board decisions

The Board finds that the Veteran did not file a claim for service connection for heart disease and diabetes prior to his death, which are diseases presumptively associated with Agent Orange exposure. Therefore, the Appellant is denied retroactive benefits under Nehmer.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disability and diabetes mellitus are being remanded due to the need for further development regarding his alleged exposure to herbicides in Thailand.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, diabetes mellitus type II, and coronary artery disease based on presumed exposure to herbicides during service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling a Board video-conference hearing.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain and maintain gainful employment, and the Board grants a TDIU.

The Veteran meets the eligibility requirements for Chapter 33 education benefits and is granted educational assistance under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. She has unused entitlement, allowing her to receive up to 36 months of benefits.

The Veteran died from a cerebrovascular accident and arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, both of which were service-connected. However, the service-connected spondylitis did not contribute substantially or materially to his death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and melanoma are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding herbicide exposure.

The Board has ordered a new medical opinion to determine if any service-connected conditions contributed to the Veteran's death, and whether they were principal or contributory causes of his death.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to schedule a Travel Board hearing for the issues from his second substantive appeal, including those from 2010.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus with diabetic retinopathy and amputation of the second toe of the left foot is being remanded due to inadequate evidence regarding whether regulation of activities as prescribed by Diagnostic Code 7913 has resulted from his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication, including consideration of service connection under the presumptive provisions due to potential exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a cardiac disorder due to further evidentiary development. The Veteran is also given an opportunity to testify at a local VA office hearing.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease are presumed to be related to his service in Korea due to exposure to herbicide agents, thus the claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetic retinopathy as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus was denied because there is no current diagnosed disability.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II was denied as there was no evidence demonstrating that the condition required regulation of activities, which is necessary for a higher rating under VA regulations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and diabetes mellitus are not related to his military service, as there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease. The low back disability is denied due to lack of medical nexus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to service and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities is secondary to his service-connected diabetes. The claim for increased ratings and TDIU are also granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and erectile dysfunction, render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board grants a TDIU based on these conditions.