Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied because the evidence did not show that his service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing and following any substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type 2, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are granted as they are presumed to be related to herbicide exposure during his service in Thailand.

The Veteran's service connection claim for CAD is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The claims for increased ratings of diabetes mellitus, left upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, Grave's disease, and lumbar spine disability are all granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed visits to Saigon, Vietnam. The underlying claim for diabetes mellitus, type II, will be considered in conjunction with these other conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C and diabetes mellitus type II, finding that the Veteran's conditions are at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for Diabetes Mellitus Type II, a right ankle disability, and memory loss. The evidence does not support finding that these conditions began during his military service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected kidney cancer, finding that there is at least equipoise evidence supporting this claim.

The Board has remanded the cases for further review to determine if the appellant's ship was within the territorial sea of Vietnam, which could affect his claims for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or in-service event, injury, or disease.

The Board has remanded the case for an updated VA examination to address whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused or aggravated his obesity, and if so, whether they were a substantial factor in causing his diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and a heart disorder. The claims are now remanded for further development including VA examinations to determine if these conditions are related to his service-connected anxiety disorder.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) effective November 18, 2009. He also receives additional SMC benefits for need of aid and attendance and housebound status.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, finding no evidence linking these conditions to service or a service-connected disability. The effective dates for granting service connection were set at October 28, 2010.

The Veteran's initial disability ratings for coronary artery disease, diabetic nephropathy with hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and neuropathy of the lower extremities have been granted. The Veteran is also granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are granted, and the RO is instructed to obtain relevant medical records from DoD and private providers.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence regarding his exposure to herbicide agents and secondary service connection. The Veteran's heart disorder, diabetes, and peripheral neuropathy are also being reviewed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to concerns about a previous VA medical opinion, and another evaluation is needed.

The Veteran's tinnitus and headaches have been granted service connection, while his vision problems are denied. The Veteran is also awarded a 50% disability rating for his service-connected headaches.

The appeal to reopen a claim of service connection for congestive heart failure is denied.,The appeals to reopen claims of service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, bilateral arm disability, bilateral knee disability, and back condition are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete verification of herbicide/pesticide exposure in Fort Knox, Kentucky from October 1966 to December 1966. The AOJ is instructed to make reasonable efforts to obtain this information and provide it to the Veteran.