Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim of service connection for hypertension, and entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for low back disability, eye disability secondary to diabetes mellitus type II, and bilateral peripheral neuropathy secondary to diabetes mellitus type II due to incomplete service records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability is granted as his preexisting condition was aggravated during active duty training.,Service connection is also granted for the Veteran's left knee disability, with the opinion being in favor of aggravation beyond natural progression.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for a total disability based on individual unemployability.,The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for ischemic heart disease, diabetes, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to potential new evidence and further development is needed.,The claim for increased rating for degenerative disc disease of the thoracic and lumbar spine remains pending. A VA examination will be conducted to assess the current severity of the condition.,The claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, diabetes, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded due to potential new evidence from the Veteran's hearing and need further development.,A VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran has a diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorder. The examiner must also attempt to corroborate the Veteran’s reported stressors.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is currently rated at 20 percent and the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7913.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their associated functional impairment, which is necessary to evaluate his entitlement to Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and potential exposure verification. The Veteran seeks service connection for a bilateral foot disability related to his lumbar strain, and type II diabetes mellitus allegedly due to herbicide exposure at Schofield Barracks.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus (DM II) and an acquired psychiatric disability, to include major depressive disorder, as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected thoracic lumbar strain.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and his back disability as well as radiculopathy of the right lower extremity due to inadequate medical opinions and need for further examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the cause of death and the need for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and obstructive sleep apnea are remanded due to a lack of a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions and ratings have been withdrawn due to his request for withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's service-connected mental illness and low back conditions caused or aggravated his diabetes mellitus, type II (DM-II).

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinus disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, left hip disorder, and a disorder manifested by urinary incontinence. These claims are now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus and prostate cancer, have been granted effective May 30, 2008. The claims for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and erectile dysfunction are also effective from this date.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, Type II.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including hypertension and coronary artery disease. The cases are being returned for additional examinations and medical opinions regarding these conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral foot numbness, diabetes mellitus, pseudomonas bacterial infection, nocardia bacterial infection, kidney disease, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, and necrotizing lymphadenitis are all denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or chronicity within one year post-service separation.,The Veteran's service connection claim for diabetes mellitus was denied because he does not have a current diagnosis of the condition. The Board found that his intermittent episodes of low glucose levels were due to idiopathic thrombocytopenia, not diabetes.,For pseudomonas bacterial infection, nocardia bacterial infection, kidney disease, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, and necrotizing lymphadenitis, the Veteran's service treatment records are negative for any diagnoses of these conditions. None manifested to a compensable degree within one year post-service separation.,The Board found that there is no evidence of herbicide exposure in service or during the presumptive period.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's death and whether his service-connected conditions contributed to it. The VA will obtain additional opinions on these issues.