Diabetes Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for encephalocele with CSF rhinorrhea, diabetes mellitus, type II, sinus condition and/or headaches, finding no evidence of direct service connection or presumptive exposure to herbicides. The Veteran's claim for allergic rhinitis was granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including an updated examination and obtaining VA treatment records. The issue of TDIU will also be addressed.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction were not found to be related to his active service, including exposure to herbicides. The Board denied both claims.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and the Board found that he did not meet the durational requirement for a total disability rating in existence during his lifetime under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board has granted the claim of service connection for Type II Diabetes Mellitus, finding it presumptively incurred due to herbicide exposure. The remaining claims of hypertension and retinopathy secondary to Type II Diabetes Mellitus are remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of kidney stones, and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus and determined that it meets the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes, erectile dysfunction, diabetic neuropathy, and glaucoma were denied as there is no credible evidence of herbicide exposure during service. The Board also found that the current conditions are not related to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction are all related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found no evidence of a back disorder, diabetes mellitus, or hypertension in service and did not find any link between these conditions and service or service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's deviated nasal septum was rated as 10 percent disabling prior to November 8, 2010, but the maximum schedular rating for this condition is already assigned.

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to have onset in service and is granted service connection. The Board also finds that the Veteran has other disabilities, including bilateral knee, hand, and back disorders, which are not related to his military service.

The Veteran seeks service connection for erectile dysfunction, which he claims is related to his service-connected Diabetes Mellitus Type II and Coronary Artery Disease. The Board has determined that additional development is needed before a decision can be made.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is not service-connected as it did not manifest during or within one year after his military service and there is no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides. His tinnitus was incurred in service but is not related to noise exposure.

The Veteran's tinnitus is not related to active service, and his diabetes mellitus does not require regulation of activities. The Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence is against a nexus between in-service noise exposure and current tinnitus.,The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus has been rated at 20 percent since August 1, 2009. However, there is no medical evidence showing that he requires insulin or regulation of activities to manage his condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and a new examination to assess the severity of her diabetes disability. The TDIU claim will also be deferred until after the increased rating claim has been adjudicated.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is not service-connected, as there is no direct evidence linking it to his military service.,Regarding peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, the appeal is pending and will be addressed further.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's major depressive disorder, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, glaucoma, left ear hearing loss, and myocardial infarction and stroke are all service-connected based on direct evidence of their onset during active duty.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The peripheral neuropathy and PTSD claims resulted in a 50% rating, while the diabetes mellitus and tinea cruris claims remained at their initial assigned evaluations.

The Board has determined that a rating in excess of 40 percent for gout of the great toes is warranted, as it results in incapacitating exacerbations occurring 3 or more times per year.