Diabetes decisions — 2006

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed disabilities are not related to his military service and have denied all of his claims.

The veteran's Crohn's disease and Type II diabetes were rated at the 10% and 20% levels, respectively. The Board found that there was no evidence of more than moderate impairment for Crohn's disease or any need to regulate activities due to diabetes.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II, as there is no medical evidence showing that he requires insulin or dietary restrictions.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have diabetes mellitus or arthritis that is related to his military service and therefore denied both claims.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that none of the causes of death listed on his death certificate were attributable to military service.

The veteran's death was not caused by his service-connected lumbar spine disability, and the causes of death were not directly related to his service.

The veteran is seeking service connection for diabetes mellitus, which he claims was caused by exposure to Agent Orange during his military service. The Board has ordered the VA to obtain deck logs from the U.S.S. Keppler (DD-765) and review the claim again based on this new information.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim of service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, finding no evidence linking it to his military service. The claims for reopening of other service connection issues have also been denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed disabilities are not related to his active service and have denied all claims for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for SMC by reason of need for regular aid and attendance, finding that he does not meet the criteria set forth in VA regulations. The claim for assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing was granted as the evidence established permanent and total service-connected disability due to his service-connected disabilities.

The VA determined that the veteran's death was not caused by or substantially contributed to by any service-connected disability, including diabetes mellitus Type II, coronary artery disease (CAD), cerebrovascular accident (CVA), and asbestosis. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, right ear hearing loss, and tinnitus. Service connection was also granted for diabetes mellitus Type 2 as secondary to exposure to Agent Orange. The veteran's hypertension is not service connected.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and multiple knee issues, render him unable to work in other than marginal or part-time employment.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to Type II diabetes mellitus, which was presumed to have been caused by his in-service exposure to Agent Orange. The renal disease that led to his death is considered more than likely due to this diabetes.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diabetes mellitus was not incurred or aggravated by service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have diabetes mellitus that is attributable to his active military service and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's chronic upper respiratory disability is not related to active service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claim for a higher initial evaluation for type II diabetes mellitus associated with herbicide exposure was denied, and his service connection claim for residuals of Agent Orange exposure to include headaches, vision problems, dizziness, leg and foot cramps, sore muscles, and chest pains was also denied.

The Board has determined that there is no medical evidence linking the veteran's jungle rot of the feet to his period of active service. The claims for diabetes, diabetic neuropathy, heart disease, and hypertension are also denied as secondary to diabetes.

The veteran is granted a 100% rating for diabetic retinopathy effective November 24, 2000.