Diabetes decisions — 2000

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus and malaria, finding that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability and thus denied claims for service connection for the cause of death, dependency and indemnity compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318, and dependent's educational assistance.

The Board has determined that the claim for service connection for the cause of death is not well-grounded and denied. The appellant's eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C.A. Chapter 35 is also denied.

The veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus is granted.

The veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits was denied as his combined disability rating did not meet the percentage requirements for a permanent and total disability rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection are not well grounded and thus denied.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus is well grounded, and they have scheduled a VA examination to determine the etiology of his condition. The appeal will be remanded for further development.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for diabetes mellitus as new and material evidence had not been received since the October 1994 rating decision.

The VA denied the veteran's claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus, concluding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to military service or any presumptive exposure.

The Board found that the veteran's appeal was not timely filed for diabetes mellitus. The left hip disability claim is considered well-grounded, but there is insufficient medical evidence to establish a nexus between the current condition and service. The cardiovascular disorder claim has new and material evidence submitted since the 1982 denial.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus and awarded a 60 percent evaluation effective July 8, 1993. The veteran's spouse is also entitled to special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for cause of death due to lack of evidence linking the veteran's death to his service or any incident thereof, including his POW captivity.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected asthma did not contribute to his death, and denied the claim of entitlement to service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The Board found that the cause of death was not service-connected and denied both claims.

The Board found no service connection for the cause of death and denied both claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for asthma, diabetes mellitus, and thyroid disorder are well-grounded. The evidence supports these claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen the claims for flat feet and a GI disorder. The claims for bilateral knee condition, low back disorder, sinusitis, and diabetes mellitus were also denied as not well grounded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus with retinopathy, hypertension with diabetic nephropathy, and peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities. The RO maintained a 60 percent evaluation for diabetes mellitus, a 30 percent evaluation for hypertension, and no separate evaluations were assigned for the peripheral neuropathies.

The Board found that the appellant does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance of another person or housebound status due to her disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluation of his back injury, service connection for diabetes mellitus and its associated neuropathy, and service connection for residuals of fractured teeth. The evidence did not support a higher rating or additional service connection.