Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records, conduct a VA examination, and determine if higher ratings are warranted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities likely combine to preclude gainful employment for which his education and occupational experience would otherwise qualify him.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU, but finds that they preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment. The case is therefore REMANDED to refer the claim to the Director, C&P Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the issues of service connection for sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and headaches. Specifically, VA treatment records need to be obtained and a VA examination should be conducted.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, has not required any restrictions on activities of daily living or medical management. The Board finds that the current 20 percent rating adequately reflects the severity and symptoms of his condition.

The Veteran is granted an annual clothing allowance due to the wear and tear caused by his service-connected diabetic neuropathy of the feet, which results in him using a VA-issued manual wheelchair at home.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple issues related to effective dates for service connection and disability ratings. The Board has determined that additional development is needed, including obtaining results of VA January 2008 vascular studies and/or EKG study, reviewing all relevant evidence added since the April 2012 statement of the case, and issuing a supplemental statement of the case.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for high cholesterol is denied as it does not constitute a recognized disability. The claim for diabetes mellitus, type II, related to exposure to herbicides during service, is also denied due to lack of evidence showing in-service disease or injury and no confirmed exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board found that the Veteran's currently diagnosed diabetes mellitus was not incurred or aggravated by military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids are found to have had an onset during service and is granted service connection.,Service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, residuals of a left ankle injury, diabetes mellitus, type 2, and gastrointestinal disorder (chronic diarrhea) is denied.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypoglycemia have been denied as there is no evidence of these conditions. The residuals of right knee injury claim remains pending due to the need for further examination. The onychomycosis claim also remains pending as it requires a determination regarding the nature and etiology of the condition. The fibromas or tumors claim remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus type II was denied as the evidence did not show that he required regulation of activities due to his diabetes, which is necessary for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7913.

The Board has determined that the severance of service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus was improper and restored the Veteran's eligibility for this benefit.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for pancreatitis and diabetes mellitus, finding that there is no clear medical evidence establishing that his alcohol abuse was caused by his service-connected left knee DJD and not due to willful misconduct.

The Board finds that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides during service in South Korea and has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Therefore, service connection is granted for diabetes mellitus as due to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities contributed to his death, but the claim for DIC benefits is granted as a greater benefit than death pension benefits. The claim for accrued benefits and death pension benefits are also granted.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II has been rated at 20 percent and is now granted a higher rating of 40 percent.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, with complications of neuropathy as a result of exposure to herbicides.

The Board has determined that the Veteran was exposed to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam and granted service connection for ischemic heart disease and type II diabetes mellitus as presumptively due to such exposure.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is presumed to have been incurred in service due to herbicide exposure during his time at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base. The Board granted the claim as it found that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides and currently suffers from a compensable degree of diabetes.