Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been received. The Veteran's claim for a back disorder is reopened, but further development is needed as there are still unresolved issues regarding the nature of his claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II had its onset during or within a year of military service, and is otherwise etiologically related to military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, due to herbicide agent exposure is being remanded as the AOJ did not determine whether the December 2017 lay statement constituted new and material evidence with respect to his prior April 2015 rating decision. The AOJ must attempt to verify the Veteran's asserted in-service exposure to herbicide agents by referring the claim to the U.S. Army and Joint Services Record Research Center (JSRRC).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic conjunctivitis has been reopened, and the claim is granted. Service connection for diabetes mellitus is denied. The ratings for low back disability prior to May 31, 2010, and after that date are also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus type 2, as these conditions are presumed related to herbicide exposure. The VA will attempt to verify the Veteran's claimed exposures and obtain medical opinions regarding the relationship between his current diagnoses and his military service.

The Veteran was found unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities, particularly diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction. The Board granted TDIU for the period from March 29, 2007, to April 28, 2009.

The Veteran's death was attributed to heart disease, COPD, and diabetes. The appeal is remanded due to insufficient evidence of herbicide exposure in service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II has been reopened and granted. The Board also remanded the claims for bilateral lower and upper extremity neuropathy due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and prostate cancer, but has remanded the issue of kidney disability due to lack of evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and prostate cancer due to in-service exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and other chemicals. The case is being returned for further development and an opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's diabetic polyneuropathy of the right and left lower extremities has been granted a rating of 20 percent, but no higher, for the entire period on appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The decision is remanded for further development on the issues of service connection for diabetes, PTSD, a left knee disability, and COPD.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at the highest schedular rating of 50 percent, granted. Service connection for herpes and diabetes mellitus, type II is denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for an increased rating for a cervical spine disability due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal. The remaining issues have been remanded, including service connection and TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetic peripheral neuropathy affecting his lower extremities and type 2 diabetes mellitus with associated erectile dysfunction and hearing loss, render him incapable of re-entering the workforce due to physical limitations. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, diabetic retinopathy, chloracne, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) due to incomplete development of records.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates were denied. The Board confirmed the AOJ's determination that there was no clear and unmistakable error in assigning an effective date of September 13, 2007 for the grant of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran's diabetes is granted service connection based on presumptive exposure to herbicide agents. His right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are also granted as they are proximately due to his diabetes.

The Veteran's appeal for prostate cancer is dismissed as he wishes to withdraw the issue. The remaining issues are remanded due to lack of a complete record.,Issues related to skin cancer, foot disability (tinea pedis), diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy in lower and upper extremities remain unresolved.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD since November 18, 2005 is denied. The most persuasive evidence does not support the need for a rating in excess of 70 percent.