Diabetes Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that neither arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease nor diabetes mellitus were related to service and did not aggravate each other.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a personal hearing before a member of the Board at the RO.

The veteran died of myocardial infarction due to or as a consequence of diabetes mellitus. The cause of death is not service-connected.,Basic eligibility requirements for Dependents' Educational Assistance under Chapter 35 are not met.

The Board found that the veteran's back disorder, heart disorder, and diabetes were not incurred or aggravated during his active service. The claims for these conditions were denied.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for further development due to conflicting medical opinions and incomplete examination reports.

The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the October 1996 rating decision denying service connection for the cause of death, as the evidence then of record was consistent with VA laws and regulations. The effective date for DIC benefits remains March 7, 2001.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for a de novo review of his claims by a Decision Review Officer, an Adjudication Officer or a Veterans Service Center Manager.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to fully evaluate the veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records and conducting further examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding that there was no evidence of its onset during service or within one year after service. The examiner also noted that it is unlikely that the veteran's current diagnosis of diabetes mellitus is related to his military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, a foot disability, gastroesophageal cancer, and diabetes mellitus as there is no evidence of these conditions during or within one year after service. The veteran's National Guard service was not shown to be related to any current disabilities.

The Board is remanding the case for further development and consideration, including scheduling a hearing, providing proper VCAA notice, obtaining additional records, and readjudicating all issues on appeal.

The veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for diabetes mellitus type II and prostate cancer is granted. The veteran was rated 20 percent disabled by diabetes mellitus type II, based on the need for an oral hypoglycemic agent and restricted diet to control DM-2.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of frostbite and diabetes mellitus, finding no evidence to support these claims. The veteran's current disabilities are not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for hearing loss, hyperlipidemia, vision disorder, hypertension, heart disorder, and diabetes mellitus type II. The RO found no evidence of these conditions during or within one year after his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining service medical records and private treatment records. The cause of death claim is currently in a 'unknown' status due to lack of information.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for a stomach disorder, right knee arthritis, and diabetes mellitus. The conditions were found to not be related to his military service.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected hemorrhoids was denied due to the lack of evidence of irreducible large or thrombotic hemorrhoids with excessive redundant tissue.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus was denied as there is no evidence linking the condition to service, and it was not shown to be related to chemical exposure during service. The claim for eligibility for outpatient dental treatment based on a claimed dental disorder was also denied.,The veteran's two front teeth were broken during service but were filled after 180 days of active duty, which is considered normal at entry.

The Board granted an initial evaluation of 10 percent for residuals of a traumatic head injury and denied the claim for diabetes mellitus.

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

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension is proximately due to or caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and thus grants the claim for secondary service connection.