Diabetes Board decisions

The Board found no evidence of actual radiation exposure during service, and thus could not establish service connection for the claimed conditions based on ionizing radiation. The Board also determined that there was insufficient medical evidence to link any current disabilities to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, finding no evidence of current disability and noting that the condition was not shown to be related to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diabetes mellitus is not related to his service, including any exposure to herbicides. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has determined that the July 2005 rating decision severing service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II was not proper and restored the veteran's entitlement to this benefit.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and did not address the other issues as they are not related to service connection.

The Board finds that the veteran does not currently have an ear disorder, Type II diabetes, a sinus disorder, or tinnitus. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and VA examinations to determine the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus is presumed to be due to his service in Vietnam, and he has been granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, skin cancer (including Bowen's disease of the penis and probable squamous cell carcinoma of the left hand), and lupus with disorders of the chest, back, legs, and feet due to exposure to Agent Orange. The claims for increased rating for diabetes mellitus, service connection for hypertension, and service connection for an eye disorder are denied.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, hearing loss, tinnitus, and residuals of dental surgery involving the left mandible. The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for diabetic retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction are denied as there is no current diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy.

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

The veteran's claim for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus as being due to exposure to herbicides has been dismissed because the veteran died during the appeal process.

The Board found no evidence that the veteran's death was caused or contributed to by any service-connected disability, and there is no indication of exposure to Agent Orange. The cause of death was determined to be metastatic anaplastic carcinoma.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and PTSD, finding that the veteran did not have a current diagnosis of either condition. The claim was also denied on the basis that there is no evidence of an in-service stressor related to PTSD.

The veteran's initial grant of service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II, with a disability evaluation of 20 percent is denied as the evidence does not support an increased rating due to the need for insulin and restricted diet alone.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied. The Board found no evidence of in-service trauma or aggravation, and the preponderance of the evidence did not support a finding that any condition was aggravated by service.

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, finding that the veteran's condition is moderate and treated with oral hypoglycemics, insulin, and a restricted diet without requiring restriction or regulation of activities.

The Board found that the veteran's current right ankle disorder is related to his in-service injury, and granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II. The Board also found no evidence linking the peripheral neuropathy to service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, which is one of the bases for establishing entitlement to dependency and indemnity compensation benefits. The claim of entitlement to educational assistance under 38 U.S.C.A. Chapter 35 will be considered on this basis.