Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for VA examinations to address the nature and etiology of his psychiatric disorder(s), diabetes mellitus, nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy, and any foot complications.

The Veteran's right and left foot disabilities are rated at 20 percent each, reflecting moderately severe residuals of foot injuries.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and diabetes mellitus type II have been denied. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, and his claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus type II prior to March 31, 2010 has also been denied.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral knee condition and diabetes, as well as an increased rating for migraine headaches and lumbar spine degenerative disc disease.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension as due to exposure to Agent Orange or asbestos. The Board found that there was no evidence of in-country service in Vietnam, no qualifying exposure to herbicides off-shore, and no positive association between exposure to herbicides and any condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if his diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, or hypertension are related to service.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses for treatment of a non-service-connected condition from December 8 to December 10, 2006 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA medical records and information about the Veteran's earnings from mowing lawns. The Veteran will be provided a VA examination to assess his ability to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation given his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and skin cancer, both claimed as due to Agent Orange exposure, are being remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, congestive heart failure, lung disability (to include lung cancer), eye disability, bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, bilateral lymphedema of the lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, and sleep apnea. The Board found that these conditions were not incurred or aggravated by active service nor proximately due to any exposure to toxic fumes or chemicals in service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is service connected as a result of herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's appeal has been granted, and he is now receiving a TDIU. The issues of service connection for hypertension, diabetic retinopathy, PTSD, tinnitus, right hand disorder, left shoulder disorder, and skin rash have all been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's death was caused by acute renal failure, with metastatic carcinoma and diabetes mellitus as significant contributing conditions. The appeal is remanded due to incomplete service records and unclear duty assignments in Thailand.

The Board has determined that service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity is granted as it is directly related to the Veteran's active military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's request to reopen his claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II as new and material evidence has not been received.

The Veteran's type I diabetes is found to be related to his active military service, specifically the period from February 21, 2004, to May 25, 2005. The Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, hypertension, a right knee disability, a circulatory condition, and erectile dysfunction were denied. The Board found no credible or competent evidence of current disabilities in these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetic retinopathy was denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been granted based on continuity of symptomatology since military service.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed cardiovascular disorder, pulmonary disorder, diabetes mellitus, and arterial hypertension due to exposure to herbicides. The evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2, prostate cancer, colon cancer, and hypertension. The evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and his military service.