Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased rating for diabetes mellitus type II, service connection for periodontal disease and hypertension are addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, type II, with erectile dysfunction and renal insufficiency with hypertension have been denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable rating schedule.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, to include as secondary to his service-connected chronic pancreatitis, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to insufficient clarification of the symptomatology of his sleep apnea prior and after aggravation by his deviated nasal septum, as well as a request for outpatient treatment records from Brooke Army Medical Center dating back to 1984.

The Board has dismissed the appellant's claims of entitlement to earlier effective dates for the grant of service connection due to lack of authority to adjudicate such freestanding claims.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, which he claims was caused by exposure to Agent Orange while serving aboard a Navy ship in the waters offshore Vietnam. The case has been remanded due to issues with verifying herbicide exposure and obtaining VA medical records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, cervical osteoarthritis, residuals of a right ankle injury, scar of the right thigh, and erectile dysfunction, result in a combined rating of 90 percent. The Veteran is not unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities as he has more than one disability rated at least 40 percent disabling.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease are being remanded due to the need to obtain his complete Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) from his entire period of active duty service, including potential in-country service. The OMPF could contain relevant information regarding his exposure to herbicides during service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus has been rated at 40 percent since the decision, with regulation of activities being required to manage the condition. The criteria for a higher rating are not met.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further development, including verification of his in-service deployment and VA examination to determine the etiology of his acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a new VA examination to address whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude substantially gainful employment and to determine if his shortness of breath, chest pain, and right foot pain are due to diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus with hypertension, fatigue, and erectile dysfunction has been manifested by a restricted diet, limited activity, oral medication, and insulin. The criteria for an initial disability rating in excess of 40 percent have not been met.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for glaucoma and diabetes mellitus, finding no evidence of in-service onset or relationship to service. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for right knee disability was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and a need for additional private treatment records. The Veteran's claim is related to herbicide exposure during his service in Thailand.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus and determined that new evidence supports a current diagnosis of type II diabetes mellitus. However, the Veteran's diabetes mellitus is not related to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to determine the appellant's unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities, including obtaining medical records and conducting a VA examination.

The Board found that the appellant's diabetes mellitus did not manifest during her period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and thus denied service connection. The kidney disease was also denied as a matter of law since there is no current service-connected condition to establish secondary service connection.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of medical expenses incurred at a non-VA facility on April 23, 2012 was denied as the treatment did not meet the criteria for emergency treatment.