Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus was denied as the evidence did not show that his activities were regulated specifically to treat diabetes mellitus.,Service connection for peripheral vascular disease was also denied because there is no medical evidence showing the presence of this condition.

The Veteran's diabetes was granted service connection effective October 20, 2006, with a rating of 40 percent.,Coronary artery disease was granted service connection effective May 10, 2006, with a rating of 100 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA examination to assess the severity of his hypertension and determine if diabetes is related to service or his heart disability.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and assigned a noncompensable evaluation. The Veteran's claims of increased evaluations for hemorrhoids, an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for Type II diabetes mellitus, and service connection for right thigh sarcoma residuals were denied.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type II, and a right leg condition were denied as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has requested a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's diabetes mellitus is caused or aggravated by her service-connected major depressive disorder with PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and shell fragment wound of the left foot with fracture of the left 5th metatarsal were denied, while his claim for TDIU was not addressed due to a procedural issue.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is rated at 40 percent, the maximum available rating.,The Veteran's degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine is rated at 30 percent based on limitation of motion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has remanded the case for further examination to determine if his unemployability is due to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates were denied. The Board found that the diabetes mellitus did not warrant an evaluation in excess of 20 percent, as it only required a restricted diet and insulin.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his claims, including a VA examination to determine the etiology of any current DM.

The Veteran's PTSD is aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, leading to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas. The Veteran is granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent for PTSD from April 11, 2001.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for leukemia, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes mellitus were denied as the evidence did not show that his conditions warranted a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Type 2 diabetes mellitus is related to his presumed exposure to Agent Orange in service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining VA examinations and medical records. The Veteran's acute myelogenous leukemia may be related to Agent Orange exposure during service, while his diabetes mellitus type II requires a current VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple conditions, including asthma and bronchiectasis, sleep apnea, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, gastrointestinal issues, erectile dysfunction, and diabetes. The claims are related to service connection for these conditions based on exposure to Agent Orange during active duty.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a cold injury of the right hand. The remaining claims, including those related to PTSD, diabetes mellitus due to Agent Orange exposure, and other conditions, are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus requires insulin injections but does not require a restricted diet or regulation of activities. The criteria for a higher rating are not met.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II is being remanded due to the need for additional development and medical opinions regarding the onset of his condition during service or its relationship to frostbite residuals.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 and increased ratings for lumbosacral strain and left lower extremity radiculopathy associated with lumbosacral strain were denied. The Board found no evidence linking the current conditions to his military service.