Diabetes decisions — 2008

The Board denied the veteran's request to restore a 100% evaluation for his renal dysfunction with coronary artery disease associated with diabetes mellitus, type II. The RO reduced this rating from 100% to 60%, effective September 1, 2004.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain VA and private medical records, conduct an examination, and determine if the veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is related to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and an increased evaluation for PTSD. The evidence did not show a diagnosis of diabetes, and there was no finding of PTSD disability that would warrant a higher rating.

The veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for type II diabetes mellitus was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show a confirmed regulation of activities due to diabetes, or such symptoms as episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions requiring one or two hospitalizations per year or twice a month visits to a diabetic care provider.

The veteran withdrew her appeal for service connection of hypertension and diabetes mellitus before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus due to presumed exposure to herbicides. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy as secondary to diabetes mellitus is also granted.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further development and consideration of his preexisting conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diabetes mellitus does not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent, as it only requires insulin and restricted diet.

The veteran's claims for service connection for Hepatitis C and diabetes mellitus, type II were not granted. The claim for an increased rating for residuals of a left hand fracture was denied.

The veteran's claims for PTSD, hepatitis C, and diabetes mellitus based on herbicide exposure are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the veteran's Type II diabetes is due to steroid use, and to review all evidence in light of the provided instructions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and review of the record.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional medical records and an opinion regarding the relationship between the veteran's alcoholism and PTSD, which may affect his claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused or contributed to by any service-connected disability, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death. The appellant also did not meet the requirements for nonservice-connected death pension benefits due to lack of qualifying wartime service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for heart disease, which is now considered on its merits. The examiner's opinion supports a finding of service connection based on secondary service connection due to diabetes mellitus.

The Board has denied the claims for service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus, diabetic retinopathy (claimed as a visual disability), erectile dysfunction, and hypertension. The claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder (claimed as depression) remains pending.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD due to insufficient information provided by the veteran regarding his in-service stressors. The claims of service connection for impotence, bladder and kidney disease (claimed as nocturia and urinary frequency), and gastrointestinal disability (GERD) are also denied as there is no evidence supporting a link between these conditions and active service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and verifying service dates. The veteran's claims for psychiatric disability, cardiovascular disability, and diabetes mellitus are pending.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused or contributed to by any service-connected disability, and thus denied his claim for service connection for cause of death.

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