Diabetes decisions — 2010

The Board found that the Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus was not incurred in or aggravated by his active service. The right shoulder disorder has been denied as well.

The Veteran's appeals for kidney disorder, diabetes mellitus, type 2, and sinusitis were dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The appeal for migraines was also dismissed as it is not related to service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records, including Vet Center treatment records. The claims for higher ratings for PTSD and diabetes are also being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus and associated peripheral neuropathy of each extremity, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type I as there is no medical evidence showing a relationship between his current disability and his military service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and no jurisdiction remains for these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability, GERD with hiatal hernia, and diabetes mellitus were granted. The effective date for the grant of service connection for tinnitus was set at February 9, 2005.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease, finding that there was no evidence of herbicide exposure during service and insufficient medical evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and his claim for TDIU is denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension. The evidence submitted since the previous denial supports a finding that these conditions were incurred in service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to his request for withdrawal of the appeal. As a result, no further action by the Board is appropriate.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions, including recurrent urethral strictures and multiple other health issues, all allegedly related to exposure to ionizing radiation during military service. The Board has remanded the case due to a request for a hearing.

The Veteran's diabetic retinopathy and bilateral cataracts are currently manifested by vision that is correctable to at least 20/40 in both eyes, which does not meet the criteria for any compensable evaluation under VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's hypertension and diabetes mellitus are service-connected due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange. His bilateral hearing loss, eye disorder, foot disorder, and arm disorder do not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the appellant requires aid and attendance, which could affect his entitlement to increased special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1114(r).

The Veteran's request for independent living services is denied as the additional training or help with psychosocial rehabilitation and courses in grant writing, meditation, art and photography (including purchase of art supplies, photography equipment, computers, scanners and cameras) is not required to allow him to achieve independent living.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for diabetes, finding that the evidence did not support a legal basis to grant such an earlier effective date.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including back and lung injuries from shell fragment wounds in service, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently evaluated at 20 percent, but the Board finds that it does not warrant a higher initial rating as his condition requires insulin and a restricted diet, but does not require him to regulate his activities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need to verify his claimed in-service stressors and to obtain a supplemental opinion regarding the etiology of his diabetes mellitus.