Diabetes Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus and its complications, as these were not shown to be related to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus requires insulin and a restricted diet, but not regulation of activities. The Board finds that an evaluation in excess of 20 percent is not warranted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diabetes mellitus does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 20 percent, as it does not require insulin or restriction of activities.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus was not incurred in service, is not shown to be causally or etiologically related to service, and is not shown to have manifested to a degree of 10 percent or more within 1 year from the date of separation from service. The claim for direct service connection has been denied.

The veteran's initial ratings for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities have been granted, but not in excess of the assigned disability ratings.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for death pension benefits due to her income exceeding the maximum rate and because she did not meet the criteria for need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus, type II. The decision found no evidence of in-service hypertension or diabetes, and that there was insufficient medical nexus to support a claim based on exposure to herbicides.

The veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes and related disorders as a result of exposure to herbicides is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of frostbite/cold injuries of the feet and hands, gout, and hypertension. The claim for diabetes mellitus is denied as it cannot be presumed to have been incurred in service due to lack of evidence showing exposure to herbicides in Korea.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining unit records and medical records to verify the veteran's alleged exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam and to determine if service connection can be established for diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions, including pulmonary sarcoidosis and related secondary conditions, were not incurred in service or due to any incident of his active duty. The VA examiner found no evidence of asbestos-related lung disease.

The veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the lower and upper extremities as secondary to his diabetes are denied. The Board found no evidence of herbicide exposure in Vietnam, and thus could not presume service connection based on Agent Orange exposure.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 20% for DM, finding that the veteran's condition required insulin and a restricted diet but was not solely responsible for limiting his activities due to significant non-service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction, finding that the current ratings adequately reflected his disability levels.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at the highest possible initial rating of 70 percent since February 19, 2002. His diabetes mellitus is not yet rated as it requires further examination to determine if insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities are necessary.

The Board has ordered the RO to verify all periods of active duty service and Active Duty for Training (ACDUTRA) from 1987 to 1993, as the veteran claims his diabetes was incurred during this period. The case is being remanded for further action.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and diabetes mellitus, finding no evidence of in-service exposure or diagnosis. The veteran's statements regarding causation are not considered probative medical opinions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's tinnitus, diabetes mellitus (DM), cardiovascular disease, chronic pneumonia, depression and anxiety, Crohn's disease, and osteoporosis are not service-connected. The claims for these conditions have been denied.