Diabetes Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's current eye disabilities, including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration, are not service-connected as his in-service blindness was due to a dental procedure unrelated to any disease or injury incurred during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus, finding no evidence of exposure to herbicides in Korea and no credible lay or medical evidence linking his current condition to military service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the issues have been dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need to verify his exposure to herbicides during active duty in Thailand and obtain VA examination reports.

The Board finds that the reduction of the Veteran's DM rating from 20 percent to 10 percent was proper, as it reflected the deduction of the preexisting disability level. The current rating for DM is denied.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus Type II and prostate cancer, finding no evidence of herbicide exposure in service or a link to service. The Veteran's claims were not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board found that the grant of service connection for hypertension was clearly erroneous and severed it, effective September 1, 2005.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus was denied as there is no evidence of herbicide exposure during his service in Thailand and the condition did not manifest within one year following discharge.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for an increased disability rating for diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board has ordered the VA to obtain private treatment records from Dr. N.D. for the Veteran's diabetes mellitus during specific time frames and to readjudicate the claim based on this additional information.

The Board found no evidence of a skin disorder or diabetes mellitus, type II related to service. The appellant's assertions were not supported by credible medical evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination. The TDIU claim is also raised.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus has been rated at 20 percent since May 30, 2006. The current evaluation accurately reflects the severity of his condition as he requires oral hypoglycemic agents and a restricted diet but does not require insulin or regulation of activities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board finds that he meets the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Appellant is not eligible for survivor's benefits as an unremarried surviving spouse due to the timing and duration of her marriage to the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for right upper extremity, left upper extremity, right lower extremity, and left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy as a manifestation of the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran's appeals have been withdrawn by his representative, and the Board is dismissing these claims.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to evaluate complications such as left ventricular hypertrophy, hypertension, and right eye diabetic retinopathy.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities are being remanded due to a need to confirm his in-country service in Vietnam. The deck logs for the USS Vesole (DD-878) will be requested to determine if he served in inland waters.