Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain the Veteran's VA treatment records and private eye clinic records, as well as a VA examination for his depression claim. The case will be remanded for these actions.

The Board determined that there was no competent evidence linking the Veteran's diabetes mellitus and its associated conditions to his chemical exposure during service. The appeal is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and coronary artery disease, finding that there was no evidence of herbicide exposure during service or actual exposure to herbicides. As a result, presumptive service connection based on herbicide exposure is not warranted.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded to schedule a hearing before a Member of the Board at his local VA office.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 was denied as there is no evidence of the condition during or immediately after service and it did not manifest within one year of separation. The presumption of exposure to Agent Orange does not apply due to lack of in-service exposure.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to confirm the Veteran's exposure to chemicals and radiation during his service at Eareckson Air Station in Alaska. Additionally, a VA examination is required for tinnitus and right ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease, prostate cancer, and diabetes mellitus type II are presumed to be related to his in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected due to a military sexual trauma. However, his right lower extremity neurological disorder is not service-connected as it is related to diabetes rather than his service-connected ankle fracture.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and diabetic retinopathy are being remanded due to the need to obtain SSA records, clarify representation status, and schedule a VA examination.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection due to conflicting evidence and unclear diagnoses.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted as his condition does not meet or approximate the criteria for a 40 percent rating due to regulation of activities.

The Veteran's service connection claim for diabetes mellitus type 2 is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran served in the Republic of Vietnam during his active duty, and thus is presumed to have been exposed to herbicide agents. As a result, he meets the criteria for presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's death was caused by adenocarcinoma, but the exact cause is unknown. The appellant seeks service connection for the cause of her husband's death due to exposure to Agent Orange during his Vietnam service. Her claim will be remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding that there was no evidence of a disease manifesting within one year after separation from service or any medical relationship between the condition and service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus, which he alleges is due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam, was denied as there is no credible evidence of his having served in Vietnam or any other location where he could have been exposed to Agent Orange. The medical evidence does not support a link between the current condition and his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, hearing loss, and tinnitus contributed substantially or materially to his death from arteriosclerotic heart disease. Therefore, the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cognitive disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and diabetes mellitus are not service-connected due to lack of evidence showing their onset during active duty or being related to Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as he is capable of performing the physical and mental acts required by employment.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and diabetes mellitus due to exposure in Vietnam, but hearing loss was not shown during service or at any time thereafter.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Pension Maintenance Center for additional development of relevant documents and records. The issue of entitlement to a waiver of recovery of overpayment of VA benefits in the amount of $3461.83 will be readjudicated following receipt of these documents.