Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is found to be secondary to his service-connected hemorrhoids, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's increased rating claim for type 2 diabetes mellitus was denied as his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating. The hypertension issue was also addressed, but the decision is pending due to the need for additional VA examination and clinical opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection are denied as there is no evidence to support the assertions of secondary service connection or a direct relationship between his current conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to determine his eligibility for specially adapted housing or special home adaptation grant and automobile and adaptive equipment.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, and finds that he is entitled to presumptive service connection due to his Vietnam-era service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction, as well as his TDIU claim were denied. The Board found that there was no evidence of exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during service, and the presumption of exposure is inapplicable.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for pancreatitis and diabetes mellitus due to Agent Orange exposure, finding that new evidence supports this claim. The Veteran's pancreatitis is presumed related to his service due to Agent Orange exposure, while his diabetes mellitus developed as a result of his pancreatitis.

The Board found the reduction from 100% to 60% for residuals of prostate cancer, status post radical prostatectomy proper. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and varicose veins were denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and noted that the Veteran did not sustain any in-service cardiovascular injury or disease related to hypertension or varicose veins.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus has been granted due to his in-country service and the presence of a presumptive disease. The neurological disorder claim is remanded as additional development is needed.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and service connection were denied. The appellant did not meet the income requirements for nonservice-connected death pension, and her accrued benefits claims were also denied due to exceeding the maximum annual pension rate.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of hearing loss, cardiovascular disorder, diabetes mellitus, skin disorder, or PTSD. The claims are denied as service connection is not granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's death was caused by a myocardial infarction, which the appellant contends is related to his type II diabetes mellitus. The appeal is remanded due to lack of verification of the Veteran's service in Vietnam and for further medical opinions regarding the relationship between the cause of death and the claimed conditions.

The Veteran did not have a pending claim for service connection at the time of his death, and no evidence was found to support the claims for diabetes mellitus and lung cancer. Therefore, the accrued benefits claim is denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, including as due to exposure to Agent Orange. However, the claim was denied on the merits.

The Board found that the Veteran did not serve in Vietnam and thus could not establish presumptive service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II. The claim was denied as there is no evidence of herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for further action, including scheduling a Travel Board hearing.

The Board has remanded the case due to a hearing issue and will schedule another hearing for the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes and erectile dysfunction were denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions, and the Board finds that they are not related to his active service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain any records of treatment received since May 2008 for diabetes mellitus.