Diabetes decisions — 2025

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for cerebrovascular accident, ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertensive heart disease, left lower extremity neuropathy, and left upper extremity neuropathy due to untimely notice of disagreement. The appeal for Parkinsonism was remanded for further development.

The appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2 and entitlement to a compensable rating for hypertension was dismissed due to untimely filing of the notice of disagreement.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, left and right hip disabilities, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. The decision also denied earlier effective dates for various disability ratings and claims.

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities, including right knee, left knee, left arm and shoulder, degenerative disc disease with back pain, diabetes mellitus, and coronary artery disease/heart disability, as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board denied service connection for parkinsonism, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus type II. The claims for ischemic heart disease status post pacemaker and status post pacemaker were remanded.

The appeal for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes type II and peripheral neuropathy, was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board remands the claims for a new VA examination to determine the current nature and severity of the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II (DMII) and associated bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right and left knee disabilities, tinnitus, and hypertension. Type 2 diabetes mellitus was denied, as were claims for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and gout. Rheumatoid arthritis and a back disability are also being remanded.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, as due to in-service exposure to radiation under the PACT Act, but denied service connection for diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, diabetes mellitus, type II, a kidney disability, an eye disability, bilateral lower extremities peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral upper extremities peripheral neuropathy as there was no evidence of an in-service injury or incurrence related to these conditions. The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, arthritis, hypertension, headaches, and tinnitus were remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus II, and pancreatic cancer as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's military service, including herbicide exposure.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a back disability and type II diabetes mellitus as further development is needed.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and an acquired psychiatric disorder to correct pre-decisional errors in satisfying VA's duty to assist.

The Board denied increased ratings for lumbosacral strain, diabetes mellitus, type II, and tinnitus. The issues related to the right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy and peripheral neuropathy and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for low back disability, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of both upper and lower extremities to correct duty to assist errors related to the Veteran's reported toxic exposure at Fort McClellan.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and chest scars.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding no evidence linking his sudden cardiac death, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus to his service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral peripheral neuropathy due to a need for further development of evidence related to herbicide exposure.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for an eye injury, a prostate disorder, diabetes mellitus, and a heart disorder to obtain additional medical evidence.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of diabetes mellitus type II as secondary to hypertension due to an inadequate VA medical opinion.