Diabetes Board decisions

The veteran did not have any service-connected disabilities, and his death was not due to a service-connected condition. Therefore, the appellant is not entitled to DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection of hypertension and for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for Type-II diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral tinnitus, service connection for a left hand disability, diabetes mellitus, PTSD, and residuals of a perforation of the left tympanic membrane. The issues regarding separate evaluations for tinnitus in each ear were withdrawn by the veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus and assigned a 20 percent rating, effective August 31, 2000.

The veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and development of his service-connected PTSD, as well as clarification on whether he has been unemployable due to his disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, heart disease, and residuals of a cerebrovascular accident. The veteran was not exposed to herbicide agents during his active service, and there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the appellant is not recognized as the surviving spouse of the veteran for purposes of receiving VA death benefits due to a prior valid marriage.

The veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction requires the use of insulin, oral hypoglycemic agents, and a restricted diet but does not require avoidance of strenuous occupational and recreational activities. The claim for a higher initial rating is granted.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and vascular insufficiency of the legs, finding no evidence linking these conditions to service. The claims were not reopened as new and material evidence was not presented.

The Board has remanded the case due to the veteran's failure to appear at a scheduled video conference hearing. The claim for service connection will be reconsidered after the hearing is rescheduled.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and there is no evidence of herbicide exposure during service. Therefore, service connection for diabetes mellitus is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension and Type II diabetes mellitus are not service-connected, as there is no evidence showing a direct link to service or aggravation by service-connected conditions. The claim for hepatitis C was also denied.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has ordered additional development due to outstanding medical records and VCAA compliance issues.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen his claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and decreased penis size. The claims were previously denied in May 2001 due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20 percent, and his peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities are both rated at 10 percent. The ratings for the right and left lower extremities have been restored.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for liver cancer, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, and diabetic retinopathy, as well as his claim for an increased rating for PTSD. The Board found that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including peripheral neuropathy and diabetes mellitus, are shown to preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and work background.

The veteran's cataracts were not service-connected, and his diabetes mellitus was rated at 20% for accrued benefits purposes. The claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diabetes mellitus type II was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is not related to such service. The claim for an increased rating for hypertensive cardiovascular disease status post myocardial infarction is also denied.