Diabetes Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and a rating greater than 10 percent for hypertension. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is not related to his military service, including exposure at Camp Lejeune. His hypertension does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Board has restored service connection for the residuals of prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus, Type II. The original grants were based on presumed exposure to herbicides during service in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the appellant did not serve in Vietnam and there is no evidence of exposure to herbicide agents such as Agent Orange. The Board also found that his claimed conditions were not present during service or for many years thereafter, and are not related to his active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus is related to his exposure to Agent Orange during service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to address the likely etiology of his diabetes and a respiratory disorder. The issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus and bronchitis are also being addressed.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings and service connection has been denied. The evidence does not support the assignment of higher evaluations or a finding of service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension were not incurred in service. The evidence does not establish a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran is found to be unemployable due to his service-connected diabetic retinopathy with cataracts, which precludes him from working.

The case is being remanded for additional development to address the Veteran's claims, including a new VA spine examination and evaluations for diabetes mellitus and hypertension.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, diabetic retinopathy, and erectile dysfunction are all found to be related to his service in Korea where he was exposed to Agent Orange. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and diabetes mellitus, type II with complications have been evaluated based on the criteria provided in the rating schedule. The Board finds that the current ratings adequately reflect the severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20 percent, the maximum rating available under VA's rating criteria. The evidence does not support a higher rating as there are no additional complications or restrictions that would warrant such an increase.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling a hearing at the RO.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional medical opinions and attempting to obtain private treatment records.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, with erectile dysfunction is currently rated at 20 percent and the Board finds no basis to grant a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD with depression and multiple amputations, have rendered him unable to use his arms at or above the elbow. As a result, he meets the criteria for specially adapted housing.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The claim for an effective date earlier than November 3, 2006, for PTSD was also denied.

The Board found no evidence of diabetes mellitus type II, vision disorder, or any other claimed conditions being incurred during service. The Veteran's claims for these conditions were denied as there was insufficient medical evidence linking the current diagnoses to his period of active duty.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, type II; prostate cancer; ischemic heart disease (CAD); and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities are all granted based on exposure to herbicides during his service in Korea.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The combined rating of his service-connected conditions does not warrant an award of TDIU.