Diabetes Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction was denied as his erectile dysfunction did not result in penile deformity, and therefore, no compensable rating could be assigned.

The Veteran's cause of death was emphysema, with diabetes mellitus as a significant condition. The appeal is being remanded to determine if these conditions are service-connected and whether the appellant can receive accrued benefits for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diabetic retinopathy warrants a 10 percent evaluation, effective from the date of the April 2002 grant of service connection.

The Veteran's appeal regarding increased ratings for service-connected diabetes mellitus and hypertension was dismissed as he did not file a timely substantive appeal.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and thus denied the claim for secondary service connection.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the initial evaluations for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, special monthly compensation based on loss of use of the creative organ, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease with hypertension, and service connection for diabetic retinopathy and cataracts.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus was not incurred during service and there is no evidence of herbicide exposure. The Board denied the claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's hepatitis C with cirrhosis was granted a 20% evaluation, effective from July 28, 2004. His mood disorder/depression associated with hepatitis C with cirrhosis received an initial 50% evaluation from July 28, 2004 to August 24, 2005 and remains at 50%. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and hypertension claims are pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure is granted. The Veteran's PTSD rating is increased from 50% to 70%, effective July 11, 2005, and the earlier effective date of this rating is granted.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, Type II is presumed to have been incurred in service due to herbicide exposure. The Board also finds that the Veteran has bilateral lower extremity peripheral vascular disease and bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy that are at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, Type II.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and prostate cancer, both claimed as due to herbicide exposure, have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's request for withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran seeks service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2, to include as due to herbicide exposure. The case is remanded for additional development regarding the Veteran's claimed herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus requires insulin, a restricted diet, and regulation of activities. The Board has granted a 40% evaluation for this condition.

The Board has granted an increased rating of 50 percent for sleep apnea, effective as of the date of receipt of the claim.

The Board denied service connection for a right ear hearing loss disorder and diabetes mellitus, type II. The Veteran's right ear hearing loss was not shown in service or until years after service, and there is no evidence of continuity of symptomatology. Diabetes mellitus was first diagnosed six years after service. The claim for secondary service connection for diabetes mellitus due to Agent Orange exposure is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus with end stage renal disease, diabetic retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy, diabetic gastroparesis, and coronary artery disease is being remanded due to the submission of new evidence that has not been reviewed by the RO.