Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's prostate cancer, ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, and bilateral peripheral neuropathy were denied service connection as they are not related to his active military service.,Service connection for the Veteran's prostate cancer was reopened due to new evidence provided.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity and a rating in excess of 10 percent for type II diabetes mellitus, finding that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is rated at 20 percent, and the Board found that a higher rating was not warranted due to lack of functional impairment equivalent to requiring one or more daily injections of insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, due to exposure to herbicides is granted. The Board finds the Veteran had service in Korea near the DMZ and was exposed to herbicide agents during his active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for higher disability ratings for diabetic neuropathy and diabetic related carpal tunnel syndrome of the upper extremities, as well as bilateral diabetic retinopathy, have been denied.,No compensable rating has been assigned for the Veteran's bilateral diabetic retinopathy.

The Veteran's diabetes and related complications, including peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, are granted with increased ratings. Service connection for Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU), Dependents' Educational Assistance, and Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of a creative organ is also granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus was denied, and the Board found that an effective date prior to October 25, 2016 is not warranted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy have been denied as his conditions do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under VA's disability evaluation guidelines.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, anxiety disorder, type II diabetes mellitus with retinopathy, tinnitus, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and bilateral hearing loss, have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational experience.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to incomplete medical opinions and failure to consider lay statements. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not result in housebound status or aid and attendance needs prior to his death.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral bunions and diabetes mellitus, effective January 6, 2012. The issue of whether new and material evidence was received to reopen the claim for bilateral bunions is moot as a result. Service connection for sleep disturbances and tinnitus is denied.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type II as there was no evidence of herbicide exposure during service and the Veteran's current condition is not related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities cause the need for regular aid and attendance, resulting in SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance being granted. The issue of a separate compensable rating for a sleep disorder is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to obtain relevant medical records from the Veteran's private physician, Dr. James Medidch.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, attributing it to his diabetes mellitus, type II, which is presumed due to herbicide agent exposure. The Board found that the diabetes mellitus, type II, caused or aggravated his congestive heart failure.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus, type II on a presumptive basis due to exposure to herbicides during service in the 12 nautical mile territorial sea of the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed heart disorder, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are not service-connected as they did not manifest during his active duty or within one year post-service. The Veteran was never found to have been in Vietnam for purposes of herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus (DM), and erectile dysfunction have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations. The Board will consider all submitted evidence in determining whether these conditions are related to active service or other relevant factors.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death prior to a final decision. The issues of rating for right atrial enlargement, asthma, and service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus and sleep apnea were not decided as the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.