Diabetes Board decisions

The Board found that the cause of the veteran's death (myocardial infarction) was not service-connected, as there is no evidence linking diabetes or cardiovascular disorders to service.

The Board is remanding the case for further development to verify the veteran's service in Vietnam and his participation in specific campaigns.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a VA examination to determine if the appellant meets the criteria for special monthly death pension based on need for regular aid and attendance (A&A), and providing proper VCAA notice regarding her income limitations.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and thus denied both the cause of death claim and the DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II as a result of in-service exposure to herbicides/Agent Orange. The veteran's current diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, type II is established and his time spent in Vietnam during active duty is presumed due to the presence of herbicide exposure.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus due to Agent Orange exposure has been dismissed because the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.

The veteran's claims for service connection for diabetic nephropathy and presbyopia were denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions, and the Board found that they are not related to his service-connected diabetes.

The veteran's chronic lumbrosacral strain myostitis, major depression, diabetes mellitus type II (DM), status post left wrist fracture, status post right wrist facture, and left knee osteoarthritis prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

The veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating for diabetes mellitus has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has granted service connection for cold injury to the feet, finding that the veteran's symptoms are manifestations of the residuals of a cold injury sustained in service.

The veteran's claims are being remanded for further development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and attempting to locate service medical records. The appeal is not about service connection at all.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further action, including scheduling a Travel Board hearing.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain a VA medical opinion regarding the relationship between the veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus and his death. The accrued benefits claim for PTSD is also being remanded.

The VA denied an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for the veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II. The evidence showed that treatment required oral hypoglycemic agents and a restricted diet but not insulin or regulation of activities.

The veteran's claim for additional vocational rehabilitation benefits under Chapter 31 was denied as the evidence did not show he could no longer work in his previously rehabilitated occupation due to worsening of his service-connected diabetes mellitus or that the occupation was unsuitable due to his employment handicap.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding no current diagnosis of the condition and noting that his symptoms were not indicative of diabetes.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the veteran's Type II diabetes mellitus is related to service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of his lower and upper extremities, as well as diabetes mellitus. The evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions warranted higher evaluations.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have any of the claimed conditions related to his military service, and thus denied all claims for service connection.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus does not warrant a rating greater than 20 percent, as his condition requires daily insulin use and a restricted diet but does not necessitate regulation of activities.