Diabetes decisions — 2010

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection based on his character of discharge during his period of active service from February 26, 1965 to December 16, 1970.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including diabetes mellitus, did not contribute substantially or materially to his death. The Board found no evidence linking the brain tumors and diabetes to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding no credible evidence of exposure to herbicides and no competent medical evidence linking the condition to his military service.

The Veteran's hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and PTSD were related to his active service. The Board found that these conditions contributed substantially and materially to the cause of death.

The Board has determined that a VA medical opinion is needed to determine if the Veteran's death was related to service, including his presumed in-service herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2, peripheral vascular disease, and bilateral foot disorder were denied as there is no credible evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides or other environmental toxins. The current diagnoses are not related to military service.

The Board dismissed the claim alleging clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the March 12, 2003 rating decision that assigned effective dates for prostate cancer with erectile dysfunction; diabetes mellitus with eczema and nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy; and peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities associated with diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and diabetes mellitus were incurred during her active service.

The Veteran seeks service connection for diabetes mellitus. The RO has not verified his claimed exposure to Agent Orange at Westover Air Force Base and has not obtained his personnel records, which could provide information about his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for automobile and adaptive equipment, specially adapted housing, or special home adaptation grant.

The Veteran's care at Alegent Health Midlands on July 22, 2007 was not rendered in an emergency situation and VA facilities were feasibly available for his treatment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for diabetes mellitus and entitlement to TDIU, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for diabetes mellitus, which he believes was present during his active duty. The VA has requested additional records from the Sacramento VA Medical Center to support this claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to schedule a Travel Board hearing due to his absence from the previously scheduled hearing.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, hypertension, and hemorrhoids have been denied as there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The claim for compensation benefits pursuant to 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 has also been denied.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and evaluation of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including consideration of whether an earlier effective date is warranted based on the Veteran's February 1, 1995 pension claim under 38 C.F.R. § 3.151(a).

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Type II Diabetes Mellitus and CLL, finding no evidence of exposure to Agent Orange during his military service.