Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has found that the reduction in rating from 40% to 20% for diabetes mellitus (DM) was proper. However, due to material improvement in his condition, the Veteran's representative requested a new VA examination and remand of this case.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type 2, with diabetic retinopathy is being remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations and treatment records.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus. The appellant's current diabetes mellitus is at least as likely as not causally related to his prolonged exposure to cold weather in Korea and/or his service-connected cold injury disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to determine his employability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for higher initial disability ratings for diabetes mellitus, type II, and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are being remanded due to the need for additional examination and development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for eye disability, bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus due to a lack of evidence showing in-service occurrence or aggravation.

The Board has remanded the case for a medical opinion to determine if the Veteran's service-connected type II diabetes mellitus was the principal or contributory cause of his death from acute myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest, and anoxic brain injury.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling of an informal hearing and a Travel Board hearing.

The Board found that the Veteran's diabetes is not related to his service and denied his claim.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hip disability and diabetes mellitus were not incurred or aggravated by service, with the exception of a possible link to high dose steroid use. The right knee disability was granted a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and related conditions are presumptively service-connected due to herbicide exposure during his active military service in Thailand.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and left cerebrovascular accident were granted, but the effective date is not specified as it was received after a denial in 1985-1989.

The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran's death to military service or a service-connected disability, and denied service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his ability to work.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, which he claims is due to exposure to ionizing radiation during his naval service. The case has been remanded for further development regarding the Veteran's alleged exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for heel spurs of the left foot, diabetes mellitus, and residuals of a cerebrovascular accident were denied. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his period of service or any in-service exposure.

The Board found that the appellant's periodontal disease and subsequent rectal abscess and rectal fistula are not service-connected due to lack of evidence showing a direct link. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 was also denied as there is no indication of VA negligence or fault in the treatment provided.

The Board has dismissed the issue of whether new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen a previously denied claim for service connection for a liver condition. The remaining claims are remanded for further development, including obtaining VA medical records, verifying Agent Orange exposure, and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board finds the evidence to be in relative equipoise, with the Veteran prevailing, and grants special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another person as a result of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his diabetes mellitus is being remanded due to the need for a new medical examination.