Diabetes decisions — 2008

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for diabetes mellitus, as the evidence did not support an effective date prior to March 21, 2004.

The Board remands the issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type 2; hypertension; PTSD; and an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss to the RO for further development.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, while severe, do not preclude him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board is reopening the claim for service connection for varicose veins and remanding it for further development, while denying service connection for diabetes mellitus.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus was not incurred in service and may not be presumed to have been incurred in service.

The Board denied service connection for renal failure and diabetes mellitus as they were not shown to be related to the veteran's military service, including any exposure to ionizing radiation or mercury.

The veteran's claims for higher initial disability ratings for Type II Diabetes Mellitus, erectile dysfunction (impotence), and hypertension were denied as the evidence did not support a rating above the currently assigned 20 percent for diabetes mellitus or any compensable ratings for the other conditions.

The Board remands the claims for further development, including verification of herbicide exposure and obtaining additional medical records.

The veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus has been rated at 40 percent due to the need for insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions as there was no evidence of a chronic disease within one year of separation from service, and no competent evidence linking any current condition to active service.

The case is being remanded for a comprehensive VA examination to assess the severity and manifestations of diabetes mellitus.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a left shoulder condition, left Achilles tendonitis, alopecia, diabetes mellitus, type II, and hearing loss of the left ear were denied as there was no evidence of current disabilities related to these conditions.

The veteran's claims for service connection, new and material evidence, increased evaluation, compensable evaluation, and total disability rating have been remanded for a video-conference hearing.

The veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, due to exposure to herbicide agents, was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis and the veteran did not serve in an area where Agent Orange exposure would be presumed.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, deteriorated eyesight, memory lapses, boils, and otitis media or otitis externa as they were not attributable to the veteran's reported levels of exposure to ionizing radiation in service.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, as there was no evidence linking his cardiovascular disease or diabetes to any incident of service.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding no evidence that his service-connected disabilities caused or contributed to his demise.

The Board remands the claims for further development to verify whether the veteran served a tour of duty in Vietnam.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, a back injury, diabetes mellitus, glaucoma, cataracts, diplopia, and macular degeneration as the evidence did not show that any of these conditions were related to the veteran's military service.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus type II with impotence and retinopathy was granted a rating of 60 percent, while hypertension with diabetic nephropathy, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy were denied increased ratings.