Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the issues of neck disability, bilateral knee disability, bilateral eye disability, bilateral feet disability, diabetes mellitus, heart attack caused by clogged artery, psychiatric disorder (anxiety attacks and nervousness), headaches, bilateral leg disability, and bilateral arm disability have been withdrawn. The claim for service connection for a back disability is denied as there is no competent evidence of a current diagnosis. The claim for service connection for a right shoulder disability is also denied due to lack of competent medical evidence linking the condition to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Board video-conference hearing. The primary issue is whether the Veteran can establish service connection for diabetes mellitus as secondary to his pre-existing conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type I, is as likely as not incurred during her active military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that an effective date of February 26, 1999 is warranted for the grant of service connection and SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to PTSD and diabetes.

The Veteran's claim is being remanded for additional development including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination to assess the current severity of his diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board has determined that the severance of service connection for nephropathy with hypertension was not proper, and thus restored secondary service connection. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss issue is marked as 'unknown' due to lack of clear decision. TDIU remains granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of various claimed conditions. The appellant's military service is also being reviewed to clarify her periods of active duty.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and secondary service connection for a cerebrovascular accident, finding no evidence of Agent Orange exposure or in-service diagnosis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and medical inquiry into his diabetes, heart disorder, digestive disorder, neuropathy of the hands and feet, erectile dysfunction (ED), and skin cancer.

The Veteran's Type II Diabetes Mellitus and obstructive sleep apnea were incurred during his service, with the Board granting service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to January 15, 2009 for the grant of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, including as due to herbicide exposure is denied. The Board found that he does not meet the criteria for retroactive payment and the Nehmer stipulations are inapplicable.

The Board has remanded the claim for TDIU due to inextricably intertwined issues, specifically a secondary service connection claim for residuals of a stroke as secondary to diabetes mellitus. The case will be returned to the RO for further review after all necessary development is completed.

The Board has granted service connection for stenosis, spondylolisthesis and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and degenerative joint disease of bilateral knees. Service connection was denied for a bilateral ankle disability.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all claims except for service connection for a psychiatric disability and alcoholism. The remaining claims are dismissed.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him incapable of securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the case for a travel board hearing and to consider reopening the claim based on new evidence.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition. The issues of an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU are addressed in the REMAND portion.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for further verification of service periods. The Veteran's claims for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and sleep apnea are pending.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus has been withdrawn. The case is being remanded to consider service connection for PTSD and other acquired psychiatric disorders.