Diabetes decisions — 2009

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for COPD and Type II diabetes mellitus, finding no evidence of exposure to herbicides or oil fires during service, and noting that there is no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus as due to Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam is being remanded for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for osteoarthritis of the spine, hips, and knees, as well as his claim for a higher initial evaluation for diabetes mellitus, were denied. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service or post-service treatment.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II, was rated at 10 percent prior to February 23, 2007 and at 20 percent from that date. The Board found the evidence did not support a higher rating for either period.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disorder and granted service connection. The remaining issues were not addressed due to lack of merit.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, sleep apnea, and abductor spasmodic dysphonia. The claim for service connection of abductor spasmodic dysphonia is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board found that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus is not related to his military service, including herbicide exposure. The Board also found that there was no evidence of right lower extremity sciatica or erectile dysfunction due to military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, which he claims is due to herbicide exposure during his service in Korea, has been remanded. The VA will attempt to verify the location of the Veteran and his unit (7th Psychological Operations Group, Korea) during the period from April to December 1968.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, which required insulin and a restricted diet, was granted an initial evaluation of 40 percent.

The Board found no evidence to support the appellant's claims of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, as there was insufficient credible evidence linking any current disability to military service or contributing to his death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Type II diabetes mellitus is not related to his service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an automobile and adaptive equipment or for adaptive equipment only is denied as he does not meet the criteria set forth in 38 C.F.R. § 3.808 due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and chronic lymphatic leukemia, both allegedly due to exposure to Agent Orange during his time stationed at Korat Air Force Base in Thailand, are being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, sleep apnea, hepatitis C, and a gastrointestinal disorder. The Board denied the remaining claims of service connection for low back, headache, sinus, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's type I diabetes mellitus is not service-connected as it did not manifest during active duty and there is no evidence of a nexus between his in-service vaccinations and his current condition.

The Board denied service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and a diabetic eye condition, finding that the Veteran's conditions were not related to his military service or exposure to herbicides.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development, including a lack of unit history for the Veteran's service in Korea and more recent VA treatment records.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is presumed to be due to his in-service exposure to herbicides. The Board also granted service connection for diabetes mellitus as secondary to his service-connected disability (presumably retinopathy). However, there is no evidence of current or past diagnosis of retinopathy.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining relevant medical records.

The Veteran seeks service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, which he claims is due to exposure to herbicide agents while stationed in Thailand. The case is being remanded for further development and consideration of the claim.