Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, claiming it was caused by herbicide exposure during his military service. The Board has ordered further development to determine if the Veteran served on Hon Sao island and whether Agent Orange was used there.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not contribute to his cause of death, and there was no evidence linking any service-connected condition to his death. The appellant's claim for accrued benefits for TDIU was also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus. The claim for service connection for left eye cataract is also granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a bilateral eye disability related to active service, and his sleep apnea is not related to active service. Hypertension was presumed due to Agent Orange exposure but is not considered secondary to any service-connected condition. The low back/hip disability and skin cancer are also not related to active service or secondary to any service-connected condition.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for diabetic retinopathy and an initial rating of 60 percent for coronary artery disease, effective from the date of service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's service records and need for additional evidence, including SSA disability records. The appeal will be reconsidered with consideration of new regulations regarding PTSD and ischemic heart disease.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining records from his Naval Reserve membership and clarifying statements from lay witnesses.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2 is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further development of his claims.

The Veteran's eczema was not incurred in service and the Board finds that there is no link between his current skin condition and military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for Parkinson's disease was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claim before a decision could be made.

The Veteran seeks service connection for diabetes mellitus Type II and a neurological disorder of the upper and lower extremities, to include peripheral neuropathy and/or chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. The case is being remanded due to insufficient development regarding herbicide exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss disability. The appeal regarding clear and unmistakable error in the December 2005 rating decision was deferred, and the new and material evidence claim for lumbosacral spine disability is remanded to the RO.

The Veteran's asthma is related to his active duty service and has been granted service connection. The Board finds that further examination is needed to determine the relationship between his sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, type II, and his service-connected asthma.

The Board found no evidence of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and denied the claim as there was insufficient evidence to support a finding that the Veteran's diabetes was related to his military service or exposure to herbicides.

Service connection for muscle fatigue, memory loss, joint pain (multiple), and headaches was denied.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus was granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension are being remanded due to potential exposure to herbicides in Guam, which has not been verified. A VA examination will be conducted to determine the relationship between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus is currently evaluated as 20 percent disabling, and the Board finds that it does not warrant a higher rating based on current evidence of record.

The Board found that the Veteran's current gout, diabetes mellitus, and heart disorder did not manifest during service or are otherwise related to his military service. The claims were denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in his requiring assistance with a number of his activities of daily living (ADLs) and require care or assistance on a regular basis to protect himself from hazards or dangers incident to his daily environment, warranting SMC based on aid and attendance.