Diabetes decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease/cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure as further medical evidence is needed.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric condition and diabetes, to ensure that all relevant VA treatment records are associated with the claims file.

The Board denied a rating higher than 40 percent for diabetes mellitus, granted a separate rating for hypertension as secondary to diabetes mellitus, and denied a compensable rating for hypothyroidism.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of the cause of death to obtain a complete TERA memorandum and a VA examination opinion.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus type 2 and peripheral neuropathy, to further investigate potential exposure to herbicides during the Veteran's service in Korea.

The Board denied the claims for increased rating and service connection as there was no evidence of a link between the Veteran's claimed conditions and his period of active service.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure with ICD placement, diabetes mellitus, gastroesophageal reflux disease, tinnitus, sinus tachycardia, and cardiomyopathy. The claims for irritable bowel syndrome and an acquired psychiatric disorder were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and prostate cancer residuals under the PACT Act but denied a compensable rating for hypertension.

The Board granted the reopening of claims for service connection for a heart disorder, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and gout. The remaining claims were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder, heart disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension, as well as entitlement to a special monthly pension, due to insufficient evidence regarding in-service exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board denied service connection for substance abuse, bilateral glaucoma, and type two diabetes mellitus. The issues of service connection for a left knee disability and hormonal imbalance were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and related peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities based on presumed exposure to herbicides during active duty.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of the Veteran's cause of death to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for peripheral neuropathy in the femoral nerves but denied earlier effective dates and higher ratings for other conditions.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and hypertension, all presumed to be due to herbicide exposure during the Veteran's service in Korea.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 and erectile dysfunction. The claim for obstructive sleep apnea was remanded.

The Board restored the 10 percent rating for right hip strain (limitation of extension) and remanded other issues related to increased ratings and service connection.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for diabetes due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board granted restoration of the 20% disability rating for lumbosacral strain and the 10% disability rating for right knee instability, while denying higher ratings for other conditions.

The Board granted an effective date of September 9, 2016 for the grant of service connection for diabetes and hypertension based on presumptive exposure to herbicide agents while stationed at U-Tapao RTAFB.