Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus was not incurred or aggravated by service, and the Board denied his claim as he did not have 'service in the Republic of Vietnam' as defined for purposes of VA compensation benefits.

Service connection is denied for refractive error of the eye.,Service connection granted for diabetic retinopathy, secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation based on orthopedic manifestations alone, and there were no incapacitating episodes warranting a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5243.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding service connection claims, including those related to diabetes mellitus and its secondary conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus is currently rated as 20 percent disabling effective June 14, 2002. The appeal for a higher initial rating prior to that date has been denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, heart disease, diabetic retinopathy, and diabetic nephropathy as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine as secondary to a service-connected left knee disability.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the issues of service connection for PTSD, status postoperative colon cancer, loss of teeth to include as due to exposure to Agent Orange, and an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran's initial rating for diabetes mellitus type II was granted at 10 percent, and service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral feet was established. The Veteran does not meet criteria for a higher rating or additional compensation.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals, effectively ending the appeal process.

The Veteran died due to pulmonary embolism, metastatic tumor, emphysema, and type II diabetes mellitus. The cause of death is not service-connected as there was no evidence linking any in-service injury or exposure to the causes of his death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, as his other nonservice-connected conditions and work experience make it possible for him to find another means of employment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to care for most of his daily personal needs or to protect himself from the hazards and dangers incident to his daily environment without the assistance of others, warranting special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board denied service connection for several disabilities, including diabetes mellitus. The decision is final as the appellant did not pursue an appeal regarding this issue.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including benign tumors of the colon, migraines, hearing loss, tinnitus, peripheral neuropathy, psychiatric disorders, and vascular diseases. The appeal was reopened on new evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and diabetes mellitus, finding no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and diabetes, meet the schedular requirements for consideration of a TDIU under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(a), as his combined rating is 80 percent with at least one disability rated as 40 percent disabling.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and hypertension, as well as his claim to reopen a previously-denied cirrhosis of the liver/liver transplant claim. The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetic retinopathy was also denied.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus is presumed to be incurred as a result of his presumed exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, in and of themselves without regard to his age, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.