Diabetes decisions — 2007

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development related to exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, and bilateral pelvic pain. The appeals regarding these issues are dismissed as there is no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and his period of active duty service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection of hypertension as secondary to his service-connected type-II diabetes mellitus, finding that there is no competent evidence indicating a causal relationship between the two conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal of his initial evaluation for diabetes mellitus type II, finding that he did not file a timely Notice of Disagreement (NOD) with the June 2002 rating decision. The issue of an increased evaluation for diabetes mellitus is remanded due to the need for additional VA examination.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus type II requires insulin and dietary restrictions, but not regulation of activities. The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus and its complications, as these were not shown to be related to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus requires insulin and a restricted diet, but not regulation of activities. The Board finds that an evaluation in excess of 20 percent is not warranted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diabetes mellitus does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 20 percent, as it does not require insulin or restriction of activities.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus was not incurred in service, is not shown to be causally or etiologically related to service, and is not shown to have manifested to a degree of 10 percent or more within 1 year from the date of separation from service. The claim for direct service connection has been denied.

The veteran's initial ratings for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities have been granted, but not in excess of the assigned disability ratings.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for death pension benefits due to her income exceeding the maximum rate and because she did not meet the criteria for need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus, type II. The decision found no evidence of in-service hypertension or diabetes, and that there was insufficient medical nexus to support a claim based on exposure to herbicides.

The veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes and related disorders as a result of exposure to herbicides is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of frostbite/cold injuries of the feet and hands, gout, and hypertension. The claim for diabetes mellitus is denied as it cannot be presumed to have been incurred in service due to lack of evidence showing exposure to herbicides in Korea.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining unit records and medical records to verify the veteran's alleged exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam and to determine if service connection can be established for diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions, including pulmonary sarcoidosis and related secondary conditions, were not incurred in service or due to any incident of his active duty. The VA examiner found no evidence of asbestos-related lung disease.

The veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the lower and upper extremities as secondary to his diabetes are denied. The Board found no evidence of herbicide exposure in Vietnam, and thus could not presume service connection based on Agent Orange exposure.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 20% for DM, finding that the veteran's condition required insulin and a restricted diet but was not solely responsible for limiting his activities due to significant non-service-connected disabilities.

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

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction, finding that the current ratings adequately reflected his disability levels.