Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it was not incurred in or aggravated by active duty service and is not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The veteran's death was not due to a service-connected disability or disease incurred in line of duty during active military service. The appellant did not meet the criteria for payment of VA burial benefits.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding that there was no evidence linking his current diagnosis to his military service or to any exposure to herbicides. The Board concluded that the veteran did not have 'service in the Republic of Vietnam' as defined by VA regulations and thus could not be granted presumptive service connection.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus was initially treated with a restricted diet and oral medication (glyburide) without the need for insulin or hospitalization. The claim is denied as there is no evidence of any higher evaluations being warranted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service in Vietnam is presumed, and therefore his diabetes mellitus associated with herbicide exposure during service is granted.

The case has been remanded for further development of the veteran's service connection claims, including obtaining medical records and verifying his alleged shore duty in Vietnam.

The VA has denied the veteran's claim for a higher initial evaluation of his type II diabetes mellitus, currently rated at 20 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to incorrect service dates and needs to provide proper post-VCAA notification.

The Board found that the evidence submitted since the October 2001 rating decision is not new and material, thus denying the veteran's application to reopen his service connection claims for hemorrhoids, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, a condition manifested by a swollen liver, and a condition manifested by swelling of the legs.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, finding that his symptoms and complaints do not warrant a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated by service and could not be presumed due to herbicide exposure.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, an eye disorder, sleep apnea, and diabetes mellitus. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and VA medical examinations to address the etiology of the veteran's hepatitis B, diabetes mellitus, right knee injury, and ankle disabilities.

The veteran's service-connected diabetic neuropathy of the upper extremities is currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling for each extremity. The medical evidence does not support a higher evaluation.

The veteran is in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person due to his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, peripheral neuropathy, and diabetes.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations.

The veteran's PTSD and bipolar disorder claims are denied as there is no evidence of these conditions during service or in the years following service.,Service connection for missing teeth has been established, but it is only for compensation purposes.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for various conditions, including heart disease, hypertension, impotence, vision problems, prostate problems, and diabetic neuropathy of the lower extremities, all claimed as secondary to diabetes mellitus. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to service or to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus, finding no evidence of their onset in service or a link to his military service. The claim for service connection for headaches was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for service connection and effective dates, with some issues receiving a 'granted' disposition.