Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for heart disease was previously denied in 1971 and has not been reopened.,Hypertension is not considered to be caused or aggravated by the Veteran's diabetes.

The VA medical opinion determined that the cause of the Veteran's death (pulmonary hypertension, high blood pressure, and emphysema) was not caused by or related to his service-connected disabilities. The examiner also found no evidence of an acquired psychiatric disorder as a result of service-connected conditions.

The Board has ordered a remand to verify the Veteran's exposure to herbicides near the Korean DMZ and to determine if he meets the presumptive service connection criteria for diabetes.

The Veteran's death was caused by septic shock due to renal stone disease, diabetes mellitus, and coronary artery disease. The Board found that these conditions were not service-connected.

The Veteran's claims have been dismissed due to the death of the claimant.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the claim for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's sleep apnea is not shown to have developed as a result of an established event, injury, or disease during active service. Hepatitis C is shown to have developed as a result of exposure to blood during a rescue operation in active service and liver cancer is proximately due to the Veteran's hepatitis C.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals during a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus manifested within one year of his separation from active duty, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal was withdrawn for the claim of entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 40 percent for service-connected residuals of prostate cancer prior to December 1, 2009, and in excess of 60 percent thereafter. The remaining claims of entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for service-connected type II diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, and entitlement to service connection for osteoarthritis of the right knee are addressed.

The Veteran's case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the severity of his diabetes mellitus and any related complications, as well as his employability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining scientific evidence from Dr. R-N and possibly arranging for an examination.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted service connection due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange. The claim for increased rating of diabetes mellitus remains pending and will be remanded.

The Veteran's service is not considered to meet the criteria for basic eligibility for VA nonservice-connected pension benefits due to insufficient qualifying military service during a period of war.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes was denied as there is no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides or treatment for diabetes, and the Board found that the current condition is not related to his military service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions, including diabetes mellitus, COPD, connective tissue disease with high fevers, and skin disorder with scars, were not incurred or aggravated during his active military service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's right index finger disability was aggravated by service, but his diabetes mellitus type II was incurred in or presumed to have been incurred in service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if the Veteran's character of discharge is a bar to VA benefits and whether he is entitled to Dependency and Indemnity Compensation and Burial Benefits.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, with erectile dysfunction was rated at 40 percent from August 20, 2007. The disability is currently manifested by the use of insulin and oral medication, a restricted diet, and regulation of activities.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and associated nephropathy have been evaluated based on their direct effects, without considering any presumptive or secondary service connection theories. The appeal for increased ratings is denied.