Diabetes Board decisions

The veteran's original claim for service connection for diabetes was denied in August 1982. New evidence received after the decision became final demonstrated that the veteran had diabetes during his military service, and thus he is now entitled to an effective date of December 21, 1981.

The Board found that the veteran's bladder cancer is not related to his service in Vietnam, and denied his claim for diabetes mellitus due to exposure to herbicide agents. The case is being remanded to obtain additional information regarding the veteran's alleged exposure to Agent Orange.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his knee disorder and skin rash.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diabetes mellitus and hypertension did not manifest during his active military service or within one year of discharge, and there is no evidence linking these conditions to his service. The Board also found no presumptive service connection based on herbicide exposure or other factors.

The Board dismissed the appeal of the issues of entitlement to service connection for diabetes mellitus and hearing loss disability for accrued purposes due to the appellant's withdrawal of these claims.

The Board has denied all service connection claims as the evidence does not support a finding of in-service onset or association with service for any claimed conditions.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for the claims of service connection for a right eye cyst, left leg condition, back pain, left testicle condition, groin pain, skin rash, burn scars of the hands, diabetes mellitus and headaches. The appeal regarding PTSD remains.

The veteran's initial evaluations for PTSD, malaria, and diabetes mellitus were granted. However, the RO found that an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus is not warranted due to his current treatment regimen.

The veteran is seeking service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, which he claims is secondary to herbicide exposure. The case has been remanded due to the need to obtain Social Security Administration records.

The Board found that the veteran's diabetes mellitus was not incurred in or aggravated during service and denied his claim.

The veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for type 2 diabetes mellitus with bilateral diabetic retinopathy and erectile dysfunction is being remanded to the RO for additional review of new evidence.

The veteran's total disability due to service-connected conditions allowed for reimbursement of unauthorized private medical expenses incurred from December 31, 2002, through January 17, 2003.

The veteran's diabetes requires insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities. However, he has not had episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions requiring hospitalizations or twice a month visits to a diabetic care provider as required for a 60 percent evaluation.

The veteran's claim for a higher initial evaluation for service-connected type 2 diabetes mellitus is denied as the condition is manageable by restricted diet only.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected diabetes mellitus was denied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The VA examiner found that while the veteran required insulin and a restricted diet, he did not require regulation of his activities due to his diabetes.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a Travel Board hearing. The issues of service connection are not addressed as they have been referred back to the RO.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus, finding that the veteran was exposed to herbicides in Vietnam during his active military duty.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with representation and the need for additional medical records. The veteran's diabetes mellitus and arthritis are being reviewed for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151, finding no evidence linking the condition to service or VA treatment.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have any of the claimed conditions (diabetes mellitus, shortness of breath, poor circulation, or sleep apnea) attributable to military service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.