Diabetes decisions — 2009

The Veteran's claims for service connection for depression, irritable bowel syndrome, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus were denied as new and material evidence was not submitted. The claim for PTSD was reopened but ultimately denied due to the lack of a valid diagnosis.

The Board granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus based on the veteran's claimed exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam, as he reasonably had visitation in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam Era.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, a chronic low back disability (muscle spasms), and a bilateral foot disorder as new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen the previously-denied claims.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and a stomach ulcer, finding that the preponderance of evidence showed these conditions were not related to service or to an incident of service origin, or to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for arthritis, diabetes mellitus, atrial fibrillation, and cataracts as the preponderance of evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active duty. The Board also denied an increased rating for pterygium of the right eye.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type 2.

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

The case is remanded for further development and consideration of additional evidence, including a new VA examination to determine the impact of service-connected disabilities on employability.

The Board grants service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, as the Veteran is presumed to have been exposed to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is rated at 40 percent disabling due to the need for insulin and a restricted diet with regulated activities.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type II, as there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or that it manifested within one year of separation from active duty.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids were service-connected, but diabetes mellitus was not found to be related to his military service or secondary to PTSD medication.

The Board denied service connection for a left wrist disability, diabetes mellitus type I, and hepatitis C as these conditions were not attributable to the Veteran's active military service.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development of evidence regarding the Veteran's service in Vietnam and to obtain additional records.

The appeal is being remanded for further development, including verification of the Veteran's claimed stressors and consideration of additional evidence.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus as there was no evidence of exposure to Agent Orange and the condition was not shown in service or within one year of discharge.

The Board denied service connection for vertigo with dizziness and nausea, headaches, hypertension, asbestosis, diabetes mellitus, skin cancer, diverticulitis, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension as they were not incurred or aggravated during active duty, and may not be presumed to have been incurred therein due to lack of evidence supporting a direct link to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus as there was no competent medical evidence to show that his current condition is related to a disease, injury, or event during active 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.