Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is not related to service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II with retinopathy and erectile dysfunction was initially rated at 20 percent prior to May 7, 2008. As of that date, the rating was increased to 40 percent. The current claim seeks a higher rating for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus and heart disability, were denied as there was no evidence of in-service onset or relationship to service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bladder disorder, diabetic neuropathy of the upper extremities, and heart disorder were denied. Service connection was granted for peripheral vascular disease of the lower extremities and hypertension secondary to diabetes mellitus.

PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to November 1, 2012 and increased to 70 percent effective that date.,Diabetes mellitus with balanititis, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy has been rated at 20 percent throughout the period on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records, arrange for a VA examination, and consider whether new evidence has been received to reopen his psychiatric disability claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a current diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy, tinnitus, or erectile dysfunction due to diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the severance of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and peripheral neuropathy due to Agent Orange exposure was improper, and restored service connection.

The Veteran's type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and prostate cancer were not shown to be related to his military service or exposure to herbicides/herbicide agents, ionizing radiation, BG, or Project SHAD chemicals. The Board finds that the claims for these disabilities must be denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development regarding his claims of service connection for various conditions due to exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy or detached retina, left eye. The preponderance of evidence is against finding service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and development of medical records. The issues include higher ratings for peripheral vascular disease, PTSD, diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and cataracts.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II was not incurred in or aggravated by his active duty military service and may not be presumed to have been incurred in or aggravated by such service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetic retinopathy is denied as the condition has not been shown during the pendency of this appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining private medical records and VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claims have been granted, but the specific disability ratings and effective dates are not provided in this decision.

The Board has determined that the evidence is in relative equipoise as to whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD substantially contributed to his death, and thus grants service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus or glucose intolerance, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's death was caused by congestive heart failure, which is not service-connected. The service-connected varicose veins did not contribute to the cause of death.

The Veteran is seeking TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities, but the case has been remanded for further examination and assessment of his employability.