Diabetes decisions — 2010

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to determine if he was exposed to herbicides during his service in Thailand, and whether he has diabetes mellitus or prostate cancer that may be related to such exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease, status post acute myocardial infarct associated with Type II diabetes mellitus, did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent from May 8, 2001 to November 2, 2004.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, including as due to Agent Orange exposure, is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are rated at 80 percent combined, meeting the minimum schedular requirements for a TDIU. However, the evidence does not show that he is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as the evidence did not show a current disability or any link to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for PTSD service connection and for a certificate of eligibility for financial assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant, finding that his disabilities did not meet the criteria for these benefits.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his request for a personal hearing at the RO.

The Veteran's initial rating for diabetes mellitus type II is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The TDIU claim is also denied due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities not preventing him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's son, B.E.E., was found to be permanently incapable of self-support due to diabetes mellitus and its complications at the age of 18. The Board granted the claim based on the evidence being in equipoise.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, and tinnitus. The decision found no evidence of herbicide exposure or in-service noise exposure that could support a finding of service connection.

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased evaluation for diabetes mellitus, type II, was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to March 28, 2008 and a rating in excess of 20 percent on or after March 28, 2008.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for type II diabetes mellitus has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred on April 9, 2006 was denied because the emergency treatment provided did not meet the criteria set forth in 38 U.S.C.A. § 1725 and 38 C.F.R. § 17.1000-17.1002.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus type II and diabetic retinopathy are granted due to exposure to herbicides during his service in Vietnam. The hearing loss and tinnitus claims were not supported by evidence of record.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, which is secondary to in-service herbicide exposure, has been remanded due to the need to verify his presence in Vietnam during the relevant time period.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and a speech impediment of non-organic origin, finding that the Veteran did not have current disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus has not required regulation of activities, and the preponderance of evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, bilateral peripheral neuropathy, and hypertension due to a lack of evidence showing in-service exposure or manifestations within one year following separation from service.