Diabetes decisions — 2009

The appeal is remanded to the Board for further development and readjudication of the claims.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding no evidence of exposure to Agent Orange and no medical nexus between the condition and military service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date and a higher initial rating for diabetes mellitus was denied as the evidence did not support an earlier effective date or a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, hypertension, diabetes, degenerative joint disease, neurological condition, eye condition, and skull fracture as the evidence did not support a link to service.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II is being treated by insulin, an oral hypoglycemic agent, and a restricted diet. There is no evidence that the Veteran's diabetes requires him to regulate his activities.

The Board finds that service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is warranted, as his diabetes mellitus was incurred in service and contributed to his death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and industrial background.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, as the evidence did not show that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides during his active duty service and there was no evidence linking the condition to any incident of service.

The Veteran was denied service connection for diabetic retinopathy and higher ratings for diabetes mellitus, Type II with nephropathy and erectile dysfunction as well as PTSD.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and coronary artery disease as they were found to be aggravated by the appellant's service-connected lower back disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and coronary artery disease, prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The appeal was partially granted, as the Veteran's migraine headaches were found to be service-connected, but his claims for a dysthymic disorder and diabetes mellitus were denied.

The Board denied service connection for epilepsy or a seizure disorder, sinusitis, diabetes mellitus, asthma, strokes, heart disability, occlusion of the carotid artery, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, and bilateral visual impairment as there is no evidence that these conditions are related to the Veteran's active military service.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type II, sleep apnea, and joint pain to include as due to an undiagnosed illness.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2, as there is no evidence of record that the veteran served within Vietnam or was exposed to a qualifying herbicide agent during military service and there is no medical evidence relating the current condition to military service.

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus.

The Board remands the case for further development and readjudication due to unavailable service treatment records, lack of a recent VA examination, and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for diabetes mellitus, as the evidence did not show that the Veteran's condition required regulation of activities due to his service-connected diabetes.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, stomach disorder, headache disability, joint disorder, muscle disorder, blood in the colon, hypertension, leg cramps, shortness of breath, memory loss, fatigue, sleeping problems, blurred vision, and depression. The claimant was also denied new and material evidence to reopen claims related to these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and sleep apnea as they were not shown in service or for several years thereafter and are not associated with the Veteran's service. The Board also denied increased ratings for left ear hearing loss, disequilibrium, hiatal hernia, and chondromalacia of the left knee.