Diabetes Board decisions

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7913.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a link between any of these conditions and military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and type II diabetes due to incomplete STRs. The Veteran's obesity is also being evaluated as it may be related to his service-connected depressive disorder.

The Board has decided to remand both issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus and peripheral vascular disease of the bilateral lower extremities due to insufficient rationale in the previous VA examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus type II, finding that there is no evidence of these conditions during active service or within one year after discharge. The Board also found insufficient medical opinion to link these conditions to service.,Service connection was not granted as the Veteran did not meet the criteria for direct service connection due to lack of in-service diagnosis and a period of over 30 years between separation from service and initial diagnosis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to July 19, 2012, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease, status post myocardial infarction and Parkinson's disease, finding that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his active duty in Korea. The claim of diabetes mellitus is remanded as clarification on the current diagnosis is needed.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is also remanded for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, and GERD with hiatal hernia due to conflicting opinions on whether these conditions are secondary to his service-connected generalized anxiety disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension due to insufficient information regarding herbicide agent exposure during service. Additionally, a new theory of secondary service connection based on obesity as an intermediate step is raised and requires further examination and medical opinion.

The Veteran has withdrawn all issues on appeal regarding increased disability ratings for diabetes mellitus, type II and CAD, as well as entitlement to a TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction and eye conditions has been dismissed because the accredited representative withdrew the appeal.

The Board has remanded the cases for further action due to new evidence received that raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims for PTSD, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Parkinson's Disease, and Degenerative Arthritis of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for type 2 diabetes, right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to type 2 diabetes, erectile dysfunction as secondary to type 2 diabetes, bilateral hearing loss, a right knee disorder, a left knee disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,The Veteran's service records show he served as a jet engine mechanic at U-Tapao RTAFB in Thailand. He contends that his exposure to herbicide agents like Agent Orange during this time is related to his current conditions, but there is no evidence of such exposure.

The rating reduction for PTSD from 70% to 30% was improper, and the 70% rating is restored. The increased rating for diabetic nephropathy associated with diabetes mellitus type II is denied. TDIU is also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and the residuals of a myocardial infarction as secondary to claimed diabetes mellitus, type II. The decision is based on direct service connection due to evidence showing these conditions were incurred during active duty.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to additional development being needed, including verification of herbicide exposure and VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension have been denied.,The Veteran's skin disorder and respiratory disorder claims are pending, with remand required to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of various conditions, including lung abnormality and sleep apnea.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding that there was no evidence of herbicide exposure during service and no in-service onset or relationship to service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease, type II diabetes mellitus, and bladder cancer are granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his military service at U-Tapao RTAFB in Thailand. The claim for bladder cancer is remanded as further evidence is needed.