Diabetes decisions — 2014

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy have increased in severity, and a new VA examination is needed to determine their impact on his employability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of her service connection claims, including obtaining missing service treatment records and providing an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between her current conditions and active service.

The Veteran's type 2 diabetes mellitus and prostate disability are granted service connection due to exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Thailand.

The Board has determined that the claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus cannot be granted as there is no evidence of in-service onset or aggravation. The claims for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss disability are remanded to obtain a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) as the Veteran did not serve in Vietnam or Indochina, and there was no evidence of herbicide exposure during his active duty.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the diabetes mellitus and prostate cancer claims, but granted the reopening of these claims.

The Veteran's cause of death, hepatocellular carcinoma, is not service-connected. The Board finds that the Veteran's death was unrelated to his service or any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus was denied as there is no evidence of exposure to herbicides and the Board found that his current diagnosis is not related to his period of active duty.,The Veteran's claim for non-service-connected pension benefits was also denied due to lack of employment, despite having a diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, a bilateral leg condition, and an acquired psychiatric disorder as there is no evidence of these conditions in service or within one year after separation from service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, requiring insulin and a restricted diet, is rated at the maximum allowable under VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to an audio malfunction during his Travel Board hearing, and he has requested another hearing.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2 and prostate cancer, both of which he claimed were due to herbicide exposure. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection as his exposure was not from in or near Vietnam, but rather from drinking distilled water on board a ship offshore.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly his coronary artery disease and lower extremity conditions, warrant an award of automobile and adaptive equipment as well as specially adapted housing.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease and diabetes, prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's medical expenses at Shenandoah Medical Center from October 8 to October 9, 2010 are eligible for payment or reimbursement as the care was provided in an emergent situation and VA facilities were not feasibly available.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is at least as likely as not due to herbicide exposure during service. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, which he contends is related to his exposure to herbicides while stationed at U-Tapao Airfield in Thailand, has been remanded due to the need for further development regarding herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and updating his records.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II required a restricted diet only prior to May 13, 2005. Medication for diabetes, including insulin, was required beginning May 13, 2005; there is no evidence of restriction of activities due to DM.