Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction is rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum rating available under the applicable diagnostic code. The claim for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities remains pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed heart disorder, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, bilateral ankle disorder, and bilateral knee disorder are not related to his military service. The claims for these conditions have been denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease is granted as it is secondary to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied across multiple conditions, including headaches, COPD and Pickwickian syndrome, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, arthritis of the neck, arthritis of the legs (claimed as knees), arthritis of the back, arthritis of the shoulders, an acquired psychiatric disorder, chronic liver disease, and a heart condition. The claims were denied based on lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or herbicide exposure.

The Board found that diabetes mellitus, type II did not become chronic during service or within one year after separation from service. The Veteran was not exposed to herbicide agents during service and the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed conditions did not manifest during service or within a presumptive period, and there is no competent evidence linking his current conditions to active duty. The appeal for service connection was denied.

The evidence does not show that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment. The Board finds as such, his claim for TDIU is denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been presented to reopen the claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II. The Veteran's current diagnosis is not associated with herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities is caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, was not present during service or within one year after separation. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected Type II Diabetes Mellitus.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, requiring oral medication and insulin with a restricted diet but no regulation of activities, does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Veteran is shown as likely as not to have a right eye disability manifested by blurred vision and retinopathy that was caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, which results in the grant of service connection on a secondary basis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have diabetes mellitus or hypertension at any time relevant to this appeal and therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and Agent Orange exposure contributed to his death from malignant neoplasm of the kidney. As a result, the claim for service connection for cause of death is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, as well as a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his hearing loss and diabetic retinopathy.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hypothyroidism due to lack of evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides or Agent Orange. The Veteran's claims were also denied as the conditions are not considered diseases or injuries under VA compensation laws.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease were denied as there was no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicide agents, and the diseases are not shown to be related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, which was service-connected, contributed to his death from suspected pulmonary embolism. As a result, the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.