Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has found no evidence of a current disability related to service connection for DVT and denied the claim. The diabetes mellitus, type II, claim is remanded as VA's duty to assist requires an examination to determine if it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's currently diagnosed diabetes mellitus, Type II, had its onset in or is otherwise related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus and related peripheral neuropathy, finding that there was no evidence of exposure to Agent Orange during service or a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus within one year after separation from active duty. The preponderance of the evidence did not support the claim.

The Veteran's death was caused by metastatic esophageal carcinoma, with coronary artery disease and type II diabetes mellitus contributing to his death. The Board finds that the appellant has provided credible testimony supporting her claim that the Veteran served in Vietnam during active service, which is necessary for presumptive service connection under 38 C.F.R. § 3.309(e). As a result, the cause of the Veteran's death was incurred during active service.

The appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant through his authorized representative before a decision was made.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus was denied as the evidence did not show a link between his service and the condition.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development and examination to determine the etiology of his claimed disabilities, including hypertension, bilateral foot disability, peripheral neuropathy, arthritis, memory loss, erectile dysfunction, ankle and leg disabilities, and diabetes mellitus. The case will be re-adjudicated based on all evidence.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant and his representative, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and hypertension prior to January 7, 2009 were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable rating criteria.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus was not shown to be related to service, including presumed exposure to herbicides like Agent Orange. The claim is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, bilateral hearing loss, and low back disability. The decision found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active military service.

The Board finds that the Veteran's death was not caused by VA carelessness, negligence, or lack of proper skill. The MRSA infection occurred after he was discharged from VA care and admitted to a private hospital.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and the appellant is not entitled to DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his service personnel records and private treatment records.

The Veteran's application for Supplemental Service Disabled Veterans' (SRH) Insurance was denied because he did not have a RH insurance policy in effect at the time of his death, and thus eligibility for SRH insurance under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1922A could not be established.

The Veteran's claim for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile and adaptive equipment or adaptive equipment only is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations, updated medical records, and further development.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II, is currently rated at 20 percent and requires insulin for control. The Board finds that a higher rating of 40 percent is warranted as of April 21, 2009.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining an opinion on the aggravation of his hypertension by diabetes mellitus and assigning separate ratings for the knee and hip components of his right femur disability.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have diabetes mellitus or a right knee disability incurred in service, and denied both claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including verification of prior service and a VA examination to determine the relationship between his hip conditions and diabetes mellitus and any active service.

The Veteran died in May 2006 from multiple organ failure due to pneumonia. His service records do not show any exposure to herbicides or other conditions that could be linked to his death. The Board finds no evidence of a service connection for the cause of death.