Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, sexual impotence, and recurring increases in blood sugar are related to his service-connected conditions (GERD with gastroesophageal reflux disease and PTSD).

The Veteran died from blunt force injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. The cause of death is not service-connected as his diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease did not contribute to the accident.

The Board has determined that the cause of death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and therefore, denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including type II diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, neuropathy, chronic kidney disease, and prostate cancer, are not related to his military service or any exposure to DDT therein. As a result, these claims for service connection have been denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development, specifically requiring an addendum opinion on whether the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus has aggravated his bilateral cataracts. The claim will be returned for further action.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II with onychomycosis and erectile dysfunction is rated at 20 percent. The Veteran's diabetic nephropathy is rated at 60 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and arthritis of the joints are not related to her military service.,There is no evidence showing these conditions were present during or within one year after separation from active duty.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted as his service-connected disabilities (coronary artery disease, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper and lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction) result in a combined 80% rating and preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II was granted service connection as incurred during a period of ACDUTRA. Service connection for the right shoulder disability and right elbow disability were also granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding that new and material evidence was not submitted. The Court affirmed this decision.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for a VA examination. The claims will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, which contributed to his acute renal failure and septic shock. Therefore, service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted. The claim for DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's diabetes, renal failure, diabetic retinopathy, and related complications are service connected. His bipolar disorder is also service connected as secondary to his diabetes. Service connection for prostate cancer cannot be established due to lack of evidence of herbicide exposure.

The Board found that there is no credible evidence linking the Veteran's current diabetes mellitus, type II, to his military service or herbicide exposure. The claims for peripheral neuropathy, retinopathy, bilateral foot dermatitis/fungus (claimed as blisters on feet), Grave's disease, and blindness of the right eye were also denied due to lack of evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea but denied service connection for diabetes mellitus. Sleep apnea was first diagnosed during active duty, and the Veteran reported symptoms such as snoring and trouble sleeping in service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and determinations regarding his claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral hearing loss disability, and tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus warrants a 20 percent evaluation, as he is not restricted in his activities due to this condition. Other claims for service connection and evaluations have been denied.

The Veteran's diabetes required insulin and a restricted diet but not regulation of activities prior to September 26, 2011. The criteria for a higher rating have not been met.