Diabetes decisions — 2007

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete medical records and a need for additional examinations.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the Los Angeles, California RO. The issues of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim for service connection for lumbosacral strain with limitation of motion of the lumbar spine, entitlement to service connection for depression, entitlement to service connection for PTSD, and entitlement to service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II are pending.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II does not warrant a higher disability rating as it only requires insulin and restricted diet without regulation of activities.

The Board found that the veteran's diabetes mellitus was not incurred during service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hearing loss, asbestos exposure, chemical exposure to the hands and feet, and a bilateral foot injury. The evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 and for emphysema and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The claim for service connection for hyperplasia of the prostate was not addressed as it is unclear if this issue was part of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA and private medical records, scheduling a VA examination, and ensuring that all requested actions are taken.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to her military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypercholesterolemia and hypertension, both claimed as secondary to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus. The effective date for the grant of service connection for type II diabetes mellitus was set at May 8, 2001.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma, diabetes mellitus, type II, cataracts, and circulatory problems. The evidence did not support a finding of exposure to mustard gas during service or any nexus between these conditions and service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease, finding that it was not caused or made worse by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the veteran's type II diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism are not related to his military service, and thus denied both claims.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and his case is dismissed.

The veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus was denied due to lack of medical evidence. The effective date for the grant of service connection is set at January 25, 2001.

The Board has granted a total disability rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability due to the veteran's service-connected disabilities, including lumbar disc disease with right side sciatica and diabetes mellitus. The veteran is precluded from obtaining and maintaining any form of gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational experience.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of death due to diabetes mellitus, which is a contributory cause of death. The veteran's diabetes was diagnosed and treated prior to his death.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective date determination due to incomplete information, including conflicting medical evidence regarding diabetes mellitus. The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is also being remanded as verification of his claimed in-service stressor needs to be made.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and Social Security Administration records. The case will be re-adjudicated after these records are obtained.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received, and will issue an updated Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims of service connection for left knee disability, right knee disability, and right elbow disability were not supported by new and material evidence. The claim for diabetes mellitus, type II was granted but with no effective date provided.