Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected type 2 diabetes mellitus does not warrant a disability rating in excess of 20 percent.

The veteran's lung-related conditions and diabetes mellitus were not service-connected, nor did he have a pending claim at the time of his death. The Board denied service connection for the cause of death, eligibility to nonservice-connected death pension benefits, and entitlement to accrued benefits.

The Board denied reopening of the previously-denied claims for type II diabetes mellitus and gout, finding that no new and material evidence was submitted.

The Board found that the veteran's cause of death was not caused by or substantially contributed to by a disability incurred in or aggravated by his service. The preponderance of evidence did not support a link between the veteran's cause of death and his service.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeals on the issues of initial increased evaluations for his service-connected peripheral neuropathy and diabetes mellitus with impotency and retinopathy.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further evaluation of his need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's death was due to diabetes mellitus type II, which is presumed service-connected based on his service in Vietnam. The Board granted the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus is being remanded for further examination and review. His left shoulder disability remains under appeal, with a request for an orthopedic examination to assess the current level of disability.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for the claims of hypertension, sinusitis, breathing problems, and diabetes mellitus type II on record before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has determined that the effective date for service connection of diabetes mellitus, type II cannot be earlier than August 27, 1997 as there was no valid claim filed before this date.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II due to a need for further development. The case is referred back to the RO for compliance with its previous directives.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that there was no legal basis to award higher ratings or secondary service connection. The veteran's hearing loss is currently rated at 30 percent, tinnitus at maximum schedular rating (10%), diabetes mellitus at 20%, diabetic neuropathy of both upper extremities at 10% each, and major depressive disorder was not found to be related to his diabetes.

The veteran's death was not caused or contributed to by a service-connected disability, and the Board finds no evidence of herbicide exposure in Vietnam. The cause of death listed on his certificate is acute coronary insufficiency, which is not related to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diabetes, hypertension, and skin condition are not related to his military service. Service connection is denied for all three conditions.

The Board denied reopening the claim of service connection for a left leg disability and also denied an earlier effective date for diabetes mellitus. The evidence submitted did not establish a nexus between any current left leg or hip disorder and service.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking his death to his service-connected conditions or events.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU, but the Board is remanding the case to determine if his unemployability is due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board found that the veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction were not incurred in or related to service.