Diabetes decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claims for service connection for type 2 diabetes, tongue cancer, and chronic kidney condition to correct a duty to assist error.

The Board denied service connection for diabetic retinopathy, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and various forms of peripheral neuropathy as not being etiologically related to the Veteran's active duty service.

The appeal concerning the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and hypertension was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in the July 2023 rating decision.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and related conditions as there was no evidence to support a finding that the Veteran's disabilities began during active service, manifested within one year of discharge, or were otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to multiple service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II based on the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his active service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date, a compensable rating for headaches and hypertension, service connection for diabetes mellitus, and service connection for an intestinal condition to include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II; left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy; and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The remaining claims were remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for chronic renal disease and diabetic nephropathy, as well as peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve in both lower extremities.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II as secondary to thiazide medications used to treat hypertension.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD, type II diabetes mellitus, diabetic nephropathy (chronic kidney disease), peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper and lower extremities, varicose veins (PVD) of the right and left leg, and degenerative arthritis as there is no evidence to support a current diagnosis or that these conditions are related to service.

The appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus and polyuria was dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II and remanded the issue of service connection for sleep apnea.

The appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus and traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been withdrawn by the Veteran, and is therefore dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition, hypertension/high blood pressure, and diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board denied service connection for a low back condition, diabetes mellitus, type II (DMII), and bilateral hearing loss. However, it granted an initial rating of 20 percent for bilateral cataracts.

The Board remands the claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to an unclear VA examination report.

The appeal for service connection for a urinary frequency condition was dismissed as the claim had been granted in a March 2024 rating decision.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of both upper and lower extremities due to further development needed.