Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to unclear evidence regarding his employability and the need for additional examination.

The Veteran's service connection claims for pancreatitis and diabetes mellitus as secondary to pancreatitis are both granted. Pancreatitis is presumed due to herbicide exposure, while diabetes mellitus is found to be caused by the pancreatitis.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II and multiple myeloma are presumed related to herbicide exposure, granted service connection for these conditions. The right knee infection with degenerative joint disease and replacement is found to be secondary to his now service-connected multiple myeloma. Lung and/or heart residuals of pneumonia are not found to be secondary to the Veteran's right knee disability or any other condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right hip, lumbar spine, and cervical spine disabilities are secondary to his service-connected left foot and leg disabilities. The diabetes mellitus disability is also considered secondary to these service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and searching for any previous rating decisions related to the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type I is being remanded due to insufficient notice and the need for a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus and early-onset peripheral neuropathy are presumed to have developed as a result of herbicide exposure during active service.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim to reopen her service connection for cause of death due to lack of new and material evidence, including a recent letter from Dr. P.G. stating that the Veteran had diabetes which was possibly related to Agent Orange exposure but did not establish that it caused his death.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus is found to be the primary cause of his current peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities.,There is no evidence indicating that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide or ionizing radiation during service, thus there is insufficient evidence to support a finding of secondary service connection for parotid gland tumor and skin disease.

The Board found no evidence to support a connection between the Veteran's service-connected GSW residuals and his death, nor did it find any nexus between non-service-connected conditions (lung cancer, hypertension, diabetes, chronic obstructive lung disease) and service. The cause of death was attributed to lung cancer with underlying causes of hypertension, diabetes, and chronic obstructive lung disease.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for any of the claimed conditions, as there is no competent and credible evidence showing current disabilities or a link to his active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II was not incurred in service and denied his claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The decision is mixed as it granted one issue (diabetes mellitus) but denied another (acquired psychiatric disorder).

The Veteran's cause of death, metastatic pancreatic cancer, is not service-connected as it did not result from any condition or injury incurred in or aggravated by his military service.

The case is being remanded for further development, including obtaining a supplemental opinion from a VA psychiatrist regarding the etiology of the Veteran's depression and erectile dysfunction.

The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for hypertension as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, chronic prostatitis, and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for further development regarding his National Guard service and exposure to herbicides.

The Board has granted the reopening of the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and has determined that diabetes mellitus, a service-connected condition, contributed to his death. The appeal is now substantiated.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and prostate cancer are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus is presumed to have been incurred in wartime service and has been granted service connection.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for Type II diabetes mellitus with cataracts was granted. The Board also found that the Veteran is entitled to a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities, including Type II diabetes mellitus.