Diabetes decisions — 2026

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee conditions, diabetes mellitus type II, and sleep apnea due to inadequate VA medical opinions.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity sciatic peripheral neuropathy and diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction have been granted increased ratings, while the nonproliferative retinopathy and PTSD remain denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of heart disability, type II diabetes mellitus, and back disability due to the Veteran's death.

Your appeal for service connection and a rating for diabetes mellitus and hypertension has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board cannot issue a decision on these claims as they are pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection and entitlement to Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) was granted, but the effective date is not earlier than August 9, 2023.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound status is remanded due to errors in obtaining necessary medical records and failing to provide a VA examination.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for DIC benefits, finding that the Appellant's claim was not properly reopened and that the earliest available effective date is June 14, 2021.

The Veteran's increased rating for diabetes and separate ratings for diabetic neuropathy of the femoral nerves were denied in a May 2024 rating decision. The appellant is not entitled to agent fees based on past-due benefits awarded in this decision.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for type two diabetes mellitus, stroke, and stroke residuals due to a need for additional information regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicidal agents during his active duty.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), obstructive sleep apnea, thoracolumbar spine disability, left hip disability, and right hip disability has been granted. The rating assigned is 10 percent for chronic allergic rhinitis effective October 9, 2023.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), obstructive sleep apnea, thoracolumbar spine disability, left hip disability, and right hip disability has been granted. The rating assigned is 10 percent for chronic allergic rhinitis effective October 9, 2023.

The Board has granted a 40 percent disability rating for diabetes mellitus type II and a separate 20 percent disability rating for erectile dysfunction, both effective from the date of claim in December 7, 2009.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), obstructive sleep apnea, thoracolumbar spine disability, left hip disability, and right hip disability has been granted. The rating assigned is 10 percent for chronic allergic rhinitis effective October 9, 2023.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus II and patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left knee were granted with an effective date of June 6, 2023.

The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is dismissed as untimely.,The Veteran's bilateral nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with posterior intraocular lens following bilateral cataract surgery has been granted a 40 percent rating, but no higher.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), obstructive sleep apnea, thoracolumbar spine disability, left hip disability, and right hip disability has been granted. The rating assigned is 10 percent for chronic allergic rhinitis effective October 9, 2023.

The Veteran's diagnosed coronary artery disease and type II diabetes are granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Korea.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board denied an increased rating. The other peripheral neuropathy conditions are also rated at their respective levels.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for DM has been granted due to new evidence received. The claim for service connection for ED is remanded as the VA examination was inadequate.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The issues include testicular cancer, DMII, and diabetic nephropathy.