Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is proximately due to or the result of his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II, and thus grants service connection for hypertension on a secondary basis.

The Veteran's hypertension is not service-connected, and the Board finds that it was not incurred or aggravated by his active service. The Veteran does not have peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities or feet. His kidney disease has been evaluated as renal dysfunction under Diagnostic Code 7535, but there is no evidence showing albumin constant or recurring with hyaline and granular casts or red blood cells.,The Veteran's hypertension was not found to meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have diabetes mellitus or peripheral neuropathy that is attributable to military service. The claims for service connection are therefore denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus is granted as it is presumed related to his exposure to herbicides in Thailand. The claims for right knee and right hip disorders are remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for both diabetes mellitus and a heart disorder, finding that there was no evidence of such conditions during or immediately after service, and noting that any current conditions are not related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and requesting an addendum to a previous opinion regarding the Veteran's diabetes.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and diabetes, as well as a claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 due to VA treatment causing liver disability. The decision found no credible evidence of Vietnam service or exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since October 13, 2005 and increased to 50 percent effective January 2, 2009.,The Veteran also has hypertension and diabetes mellitus that are not service-connected.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have diabetes mellitus or any other claimed disabilities (diabetic retinopathy, peripheral vascular disease, amputation of the right foot) that are attributable to his active military service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type I with complications of peripheral neuropathy and diabetic retinopathy has been productive of compensable neurologic and visual complications, restriction of strenuous activity and diet, and multiple hypoglycemic episodes requiring care since March 25, 2006.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus is presumed to be related to herbicide exposure during his service in Korea, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board found no clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, type II during the appeal period and denied service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes, cervical spine disorder, PTSD, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claim for increased rating of lumbar spine disability was granted to a 40% level.

The Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence is against finding that the Veteran's hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression) are etiologically related to service or herbicide exposure. Therefore, these claims for service connection are denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain relevant medical records and personnel information. The claims will be readjudicated after the additional development.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, which was initially granted service connection in March 2008 and rated at 100%, is now rated at 40% effective October 1, 2008. His diabetes mellitus has been rated at 20%. The RO did not address the issue of whether the Veteran's prostate cancer was related to service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board found that the appellant's type II diabetes mellitus was not incurred in or aggravated by his military service and may not be presumed to be so incurred.

The VA denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, hypertension, hepatitis C, and skin disability of the back, arms, legs, and feet.