Diabetes decisions — 2010

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for further development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a new VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected diabetes mellitus on his employability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus and diabetes mellitus was denied as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or Agent Orange exposure, respectively. The Board found that the Veteran did not have current disabilities related to these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus, malaria, and tonsillitis were denied as there is no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides or other causative factors.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are being remanded due to inadequate notice and the need for additional development regarding herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction and nephropathy, as well as its effect on his occupational and social functioning and daily activities. Updated treatment records must also be obtained.

The Veteran seeks service connection for hypertension, which he claims is aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The Board finds that a VA examination is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's hypertension.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus is manifested by the need for insulin and a restricted diet but not by regulation of activities requiring avoidance of strenuous occupational and recreational activities. The claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus has been denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus was denied as there is no evidence of exposure to herbicides during service and the medical records do not support a link between his current condition and his time in service.

The Board has denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy as there is no current diagnosis of the condition. Service connection was also denied for high blood pressure due to diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, impotence, peripheral neuropathy of both upper and lower extremities, and depression have all been denied as secondary to herbicide exposure. The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran was exposed to Agent Orange in Panama.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to his failure to attend a scheduled Travel Board hearing. His claims for service connection and evaluations are pending.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for SMC based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status. His conjunctivitis is currently rated at 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO/AMC for de novo adjudication of the claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, for the purpose of accrued benefits. The appellant and her representative will be provided a supplemental statement of the case if their appeal is not granted.

The Board has denied the reopening of claims for service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease, bilateral knee disability, lumbar spine disability, diabetes mellitus, and sleep apnea due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board found no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides and denied service connection for diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hepatitis C, and depression. The evidence did not support a finding of in-service onset or association with military service.

The Veteran's claim for increased evaluations for diabetes mellitus type II and diabetic retinopathy was granted, with a rating of 30 percent effective from August 18, 2009.

The Board found that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus was not related to service or herbicide exposure, and thus denied his claim.

The Board found that the Veteran did not serve in a location where herbicides were used, and thus could not establish exposure to Agent Orange. The claims for diabetes mellitus, type 2; coronary artery disease; and peripheral vascular disease were denied as they are not related to service or any service-connected disability.

The Board finds that the Veteran's cause of death, lung cancer, was not incurred in or related to his military service. The evidence does not establish exposure to Agent Orange during service and there is no other evidence linking the cause of death to service.