Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to allow for further development of the record, including a VA examination and additional medical records.

The Veteran's initial ratings for PTSD with depression, diabetes mellitus, and diabetic retinopathy are denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the appellant and a need for a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected conditions contributed to his death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy are being remanded due to the need for further development regarding her exposure to Agent Orange during active duty.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, bilateral restless leg syndrome due to nerve damage, and arthritic thoracolumbar spine with severe degeneration are granted based on diabetes mellitus secondary to herbicide exposure.

The Board finds that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus is not related to service, either directly or secondary to his service-connected asthma. The claim for service connection is therefore denied.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is well-controlled and does not require regulation of activities. The service-connected erectile dysfunction does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Board found that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, which requires insulin and a restricted diet, does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 20 percent.

The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for CAD, diabetes mellitus, and hypothyroidism as they were not incurred during active duty or due to a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's death was caused by complications from his stomach cancer, which manifested many years after service and is not attributable to service or herbicide exposure. His service-connected conditions did not materially contribute to his death.

The Board has granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and its secondary disabilities, including amputation of the left leg, based on presumed exposure to Agent Orange during active duty in Korea.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his diabetes disability.

The Board found that the Veteran did not incur diabetes in service and that symptoms were not chronic. The current diabetes was not related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant VA treatment records and scheduling a VA aid and attendance examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations and medical records review.

The Board has found that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 is attributable to his active military service and granted service connection for this condition. The other issues on appeal are addressed in the REMAND portion of the decision below.

The Board has determined that the evidence is in equipoise, and therefore grants service connection for a cerebrovascular accident with right hemiparesis due to ischemic stroke as secondary to service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation at the housebound rate is granted, effective September 21, 2009. The criteria are met due to his service-connected disabilities including PTSD, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of all four extremities, and visual field defect.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, attributing it to a lack of evidence linking his current condition to his military service, including herbicide exposure.

The Board has granted an effective date of July 1, 1998 for the award of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to diabetes mellitus.