Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has vacated the previous decision and is granting service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II due to exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension have been denied as there is no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides, the conditions are not related to his active service, and secondary service connection cannot be established.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the stomach condition claim prior to a decision being made. The Board also found that there was no current respiratory condition and thus did not find service connection for this issue.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and provide a VA examination.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II was not incurred or aggravated during service and is not related to herbicide exposure. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding of in-service disease or injury for which service connection could be granted.

The Veteran's combined service-connected disabilities are found to be likely preventing him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment, as his multiple conditions render him unemployable.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and residuals of multiple cerebrovascular accidents, finding that these conditions were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 40 percent, and the Board finds that it does not warrant a higher rating as there are no episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions requiring hospitalization.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions, including essential thrombocytosis and its secondary effects, have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of his appeal by his representative.

The Veteran's claims for type II diabetes mellitus and hypertension were denied as there was no evidence of in-service exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides, and the conditions did not manifest within one year post-service. The Board found that service connection could not be established on a direct basis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, regardless of type (Type I or Type II), had its onset during his third period of active duty service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the need for an examination addressing his functional impairment from service-connected disabilities and their impact on employment.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction and nephropathy warrants a 40 percent rating from May 11, 2011, forward.

The Board found no credible evidence that the Veteran's allergies worsened during service, and thus denied service connection for this condition.

The Board found no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicide agents and insufficient medical evidence linking the Veteran's current diabetes mellitus, type II, or peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities to service. As a result, service connection was denied for both conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, its associated complications (diabetic retinopathy, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy), as well as his TDIU claim are all granted. The remaining claim of entitlement to a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle disability, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and acquired psychiatric disorder. However, it did not reach a decision on whether these claims are well-grounded or meritorious.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their request for a hearing and did not allege any specific error of fact or law in the determination being appealed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of his records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and earlier effective dates have been denied. The Board found no current evidence of residuals from a fragmentation wound to the right temple, and that his diabetes mellitus with related disabilities were granted based on secondary service connection. Special monthly compensation was also granted based on loss of use of a creative organ.