Diabetes decisions — 2006

The Board has determined that the veteran's current diagnosis of diabetes mellitus is related to his active duty service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus is presumed to have been incurred during active service due to herbicide exposure. The right ring and little fingers disabilities are rated at the maximum allowable under the applicable rating criteria.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to failure of the appellant to report for scheduled VA examinations. The claim will be evaluated based on the evidence of record.

The Board found that the cause of death was not due to any service-connected disability and denied DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an initial disability evaluation in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type 2. The current rating is 20 percent.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus is rated at 20 percent. The RO denied his claims for higher ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, finding that he did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on his symptoms.

The Board found no evidence of fault or negligence on the part of VA in providing medical care for the veteran's right fibular fracture, and thus denied compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding no evidence that his conditions were caused or aggravated by his military service.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20 percent, and his peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities are each rated at 10 percent. The Board finds that separate compensable ratings for the peripheral neuropathy cannot be granted.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and hepatitis C, but granted service connection for diabetes mellitus with a 20 percent disability rating effective May 8, 2002.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus with nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy is being remanded for additional examinations and evidence to determine the appropriate rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to a lack of proper VCAA notice.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and incomplete medical records. The appellant's diabetes mellitus type II is currently rated at 20 percent, but he claims entitlement to a higher evaluation.

The Board found no evidence of a link between the claimed conditions and service, thus denying all claims for service connection.

The veteran's dyshidrotic dermatitis of the right hand does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,Service connection is granted for PTSD based on confirmed in-service stressors.

The Board finds that the veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus did not substantially or materially contribute to his death from renal cell cancer, and thus does not warrant service connection for the cause of death.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound was denied as he does not meet the criteria for either benefit.

The Board has denied a higher initial rating for diabetes mellitus, type II, as the evidence does not show that it requires regulation of activities.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The right pterygium was not shown to cause any loss of vision, while the inactive pulmonary tuberculosis did not meet criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus type II and PTSD due to lack of verification of service stressors, need for additional medical examination, and review of the claims file.