Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II was denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosis during or within one year after service. The claim for right hand/fingers disorder remains pending and will be addressed in the REMAND portion.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, skin disability, respiratory disorder, and peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity are all found to be related to service. The claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type 2 and peripheral neuropathy of both feet are found to be service-connected. The TDIU claim is remanded for further rating consideration.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD with major depressive disorder, result in a need for aid and attendance on a regular basis to protect the Veteran from hazards or dangers incident to his daily environment.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred from October 15, 2010 to October 18, 2010 at a non-VA hospital were approved as the treatment was for an emergency condition and VA facilities were not feasibly available.

The Board has determined that the appellant's current diagnoses of gallstones, pancreatitis, the residuals of a cholecystectomy, diabetes mellitus, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are related to his military service or a service-connected disorder. As such, these conditions have been granted service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, hepatitis C, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and headaches were denied. The preponderance of the competent and credible evidence is against a finding that any of these conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is granted service connection as it was manifested in the first post-service year. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy, hypertension, and residuals of lip cancer are denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including Type II diabetes mellitus and its complications, have been denied as secondary to his service-connected diabetes. The Board found no evidence of in-service exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides.

The Veteran's service-connected macular scar of the left eye is rated at 10 percent, effective from the date of claim.

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

The Veteran's diabetes disability, which requires insulin and a restricted diet, has been rated at 40 percent since the effective date of his claim. This rating is in line with the criteria for Diabetes Mellitus Type II under Diagnostic Code 7913.

The Veteran was found to be unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus, PTSD, and hypertension. The Board has determined that TDIU is warranted for the period from September 18, 2006 to June 27, 2012.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for service-connected diabetes mellitus Type II with parathesias is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and updated treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to care for himself and in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting entitlement to special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his left knee disability and diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to insufficient development regarding his exposure to herbicides and the relationship between his diabetes mellitus and a bilateral foot disorder.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, was not shown in service and is not related to military service. The Board also found that the Veteran did not have left upper extremity or left lower extremity neurological impairments that are related to military service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and denied the remaining claims. The case is being remanded to obtain VA treatment records related to the Veteran's Agent Orange participation and to schedule him for a VA examination.