Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for Type II diabetes mellitus was denied, and his claim for a compensable rating for large cell lymphoma was not adjudicated as it is not about service connection at all.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is proximately caused by or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for latent diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension as not related to active military service.

The Veteran's hypertension, heart disease, and residuals of a CVA are service connected. The cause of the Veteran's death is also service connected.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, Type II has been rated at 20 percent since his service connection was granted in September 2008. The Board found that the evidence did not show regulation of activities due to diabetes and denied a higher rating.

The Veteran's combined rating for residuals of a cerebrovascular accident is granted at 100 percent, effective June 1, 2008. The Veteran also meets the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The appeals are remanded to further develop and consider these claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected coronary artery disease, providing an opinion on whether diabetes mellitus, type II, is secondary to his service-connected disability, and completing additional development related to his TDIU claim.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to outstanding VA treatment records from 2000 to 2006.

The Board found that the appellant's period of service from November 5, 1968 to December 9, 1973 was terminated under other than honorable conditions due to willful and persistent misconduct. As a result, his claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, throat cancer, and heart problems. The Veteran's claim will be further evaluated in light of all available evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cause of death was not caused or contributed to by any disability incurred in or aggravated by service, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus has been dismissed due to his failure to provide necessary identifying information and releases for private medical records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's retinopathy is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II and granted the claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus is service connected, and his peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities are also service connected.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetic retinopathy with macular edema and central retinal vein occlusion in the left eye is currently rated at 30 percent, effective from November 24, 2009. The rating reflects that his vision has been corrected to 20/400.

The Veteran meets the schedular criteria for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities, which likely preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran is unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, and peripheral neuritis. The Board has granted a TDIU for the period prior to March 13, 2013.

The Board found that the Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus, cardiac disability, cervical spine disability, and lumbar spine disability are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD was granted. The Board found that the Veteran engaged in combat with the enemy and his stressors were consistent with his service, thus meeting the criteria for direct service connection.