Diabetes Board decisions

The veteran's diabetes mellitus was rated at 20 percent prior to February 22, 2006 and increased to 40 percent after that date.,Since February 22, 2006, the evidence shows that the veteran's diabetes requires insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to pending litigation involving Agent Orange exposure claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension is not proximately due to or the result of his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus, and therefore denied his claim for secondary service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for impotency as secondary to diabetes mellitus type 2. The issue of an increased evaluation for PTSD is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a new VA examination and issuance of a statement of the case on the issue of service connection for peripheral neuropathy.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for updated medical records and a VA examination, as well as proper VCAA notice.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or a nexus to service. The veteran's claim for diabetes mellitus was not granted on a presumptive basis due to lack of exposure to herbicide agents. His claim for hypertension was also denied as the earliest documentation of hypertension is more than 30 years after separation from service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding that there was no competent evidence linking the condition to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type II and arthritis (claimed as rheumatoid arthritis) due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange. Service connection was denied for BPH, CAD, hypertension, major depressive disorder, and cataracts.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension is not caused or aggravated by his service-connected Type II diabetes mellitus.

The veteran's service-connected diabetes, peripheral neuropathy (both lower extremities), and diabetic retinopathy have been granted initial evaluations of 20 percent each from July 30, 2003.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus has caused marked interference with his employment as a truck driver and warrants a 40 percent extraschedular rating.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2 due to the veteran's in-service exposure to herbicides while serving in Vietnam.

The veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for Type II diabetes mellitus is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and further development of his case.

The Board found that the veteran's cause of death was not due to a service-connected disability and denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's service-connected conditions have been granted, but evaluations in excess of the currently assigned ratings are denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection of diabetes mellitus as the veteran requested withdrawal. The case is being remanded to provide proper notice and to schedule a VA examination for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions, including head injury, back disability, shoulder disorders, foot injuries, eye disorder, heart disorder, lung disease, psychiatric disorder, diabetes mellitus, asbestosis, COPD, cervical spine disorder, hemorrhoids, tinnitus, and loss of teeth are not supported by the evidence of record.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension and diabetes, as well as service connection for heart disease secondary to these conditions, were denied. The claim for a temporary total evaluation was held in abeyance.