Diabetes Board decisions

The appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant prior to the Board's decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and carcinoma of the left cheek, finding no in-service injury or disease, no continuity of symptoms since service separation, and no herbicide exposure.,The Board also found that there was no causation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a perforated right tympanic membrane resulting from VA treatment.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and related conditions, finding no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicide agents or a direct link between the Veteran's military service and his current health issues.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type II due to herbicide exposure in Thailand. The effective dates for the other issues remain pending as they are not decided.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that this rating adequately reflects his current disability level.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for his service-connected diabetes mellitus, finding that the evidence did not show regulation of activities due to diabetes.

The Board denied the appellant's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, right leg numbness, itchy eyes, failing eyesight, constant thirst, frequent urination and shortness of breath. The Board found no evidence to support these conditions as being related to his military service or exposure to herbicides/radiation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a nervous disorder or diabetes mellitus, type II. The claims for service connection for chronic low back strain, right eye disorder, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, and tinnitus are denied.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, rated at 20 percent disabling under Diagnostic Code 7913, is not shown to meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

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

The Board has granted a 40 percent rating for diabetes mellitus, the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 7913.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is significantly responsible for his inability to engage in any type of gainful employment, warranting a TDIU. Service connection for diabetes and hypertension are also granted as secondary to the service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected inactive TB residuals. Additionally, he must be provided with an SOC regarding the issues of increased ratings for bilateral onychomycosis, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy as well as service connection for hallux valgus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for diabetes mellitus, bilateral foot ulcers, and bilateral hearing loss due to lack of new and material evidence. The Veteran was not provided with a VA examination in connection with his hearing loss claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, thyroid disability, and psychiatric disability are all denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or link to service.

The Board found that the Veteran's income exceeded the maximum annual pension rate (MAPR) for all periods considered, thus denying his claim for NSC pension benefits.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities was rated at 20 percent prior to March 29, 2011 and increased to 30 percent thereafter. The RO found that his symptoms did not meet criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding service connection for dental trauma, scars of the head, face and chest, and an increased rating for diabetes mellitus prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a previous opinion rendered by the same VA examiner who had previously examined the Veteran. The claim of service connection for hypertension, including as secondary to diabetes mellitus, is being reconsidered.