Diabetes decisions — 2026

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for SMC based on housebound criteria prior to August 8, 2023. The Veteran was granted a TDIU in 2012 and later received a 100% evaluation for prostate cancer from August 8, 2023.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because the Board Appeal request was not timely filed with respect to the rating decision issued on September 13, 2022.

The Veteran's appeal for increased disability ratings and TDIU was deemed timely due to good cause shown, resolving all reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Veteran's tinnitus was denied as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a compensable degree of disability within one year following separation from service.,Service connection for hypertension and DM were granted based on the persuasive evidence showing that these conditions are related to his service.

The Board has found a pre-decisional duty to assist error and remands the case for an addendum medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was caused by bacterial pneumonia, which is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The decision grants service connection for cause of death.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right lower extremity diabetic neuropathy as secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities have been granted with effective dates of September 20, 2024.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as his previous work experience and skills are sufficient to support a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, left upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, and right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome have been denied. The evidence submitted did not constitute new and relevant evidence to reopen the claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, aching muscles, nocturia, depression, anxiety, hypercholesterolemia, and hyperlipidemia have been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes mellitus, diabetic peripheral neuropathy right lower extremity, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy left lower extremity. The Veteran did not have documented service in Thailand or exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for GERD, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, atrial fibrillation, diabetes mellitus type II, and kidney disease have all been denied as there is no credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected atrial fibrillation and hypertension are not rated higher than the current levels, with no compensable rating for hypertension.,The Veteran does not meet the criteria for TDIU prior to December 27, 2023 due to multiple service-connected disabilities. From that date, he has a combined disability rating of 100% but does not have a single service-connected disability precluding him from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities have been denied.,The Veteran's CAD has also been remanded, as well as his claim for TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for respiratory disability, left hand disability, and diabetic nerve damage. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for allergic rhinitis is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran's current allergic rhinitis is related to his active service and grants service connection.

The Veteran's claims for an initial disability rating higher than 10 percent for diabetes mellitus have been denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease has been granted, effective August 4, 2023. The denial of a higher initial rating is due to the lack of residual effects or secondary impairments.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and heart disorder due to new evidence received, including exposure to toxic chemicals at Fort McClellan.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a respiratory disability and diabetes mellitus, type II (DM) due to duty-to-assist errors. The claims are inextricably intertwined with the service connection claim.