Diabetes decisions — 2026

The Board has vacated the January 2026 decision granting service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 due to fraudulent evidence. The Veteran's claim is denied as there is no credible evidence linking his diabetes to service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's appeal concerning diabetes and a low back disability has been dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including psychiatric disorders, chronic fatigue, congestive heart failure, DM II, hypertension, and a right shoulder condition. The Veteran's claims were based on presumed exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's claim for a higher level of SMC was denied as the Board found that he is already in receipt of SMC at the (l) rate based on need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease with congestive heart failure. A second award of SMC at the (l) rate based on need for regular aid and attendance was not warranted.

The Board has granted service connection for Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Bilateral Lower Extremity Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (Sciatic Nerve), Erectile Dysfunction, and Bladder Cancer in remission. Effective dates have been set for these awards as of July 14, 2004. The Veteran's claim for higher initial disability ratings and earlier effective dates are being remanded.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to clarify the dates of bilateral partial foot amputations and their relationship to service-connected diabetes. The AOJ will obtain pertinent private treatment records to determine these details.

The Board has denied service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus, type II due to the lack of a current disability. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded as there were pre-decisional duty to assist errors regarding missing National Guard service records and incomplete VA audiological opinions.

The Board has denied service connection for sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, emphysema, and prostate cancer as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing and following substantial gainful employment, leading to a grant of TDIU.

The Veteran's cause of death is service-connected due to his exposure to construction and demolition-related toxins during military service, which contributed to his dementia, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bladder cancer and diabetes mellitus, Type II are remanded due to errors in the VA opinion regarding exposure to herbicides and toxic substances during his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for an automobile or adaptive equipment allowance due to his ischemic heart disease and diabetic neuropathies. The Board has ordered a remand for further examination of his upper and lower extremity disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected ED does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. The issue of secondary service connection for DM and an acquired mental health disorder is remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for artery disease, COPD, diabetes, and heart disease due to potential exposure to herbicide agents during his active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD prevented him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.,Given the grant of TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD, the Veteran has a single service-connected disability rated as total (PTSD) and additional service-connected disabilities independently ratable at 60 percent or more.

The Board dismissed the appeal for direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in May 2024, as the appellant was eligible but his claim is moot due to a calculation error and no case or controversy remains.

The Board has granted DIC benefits based on service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his service-connected prostate cancer and its treatment caused his death due to side effects from Zytiga.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his diabetic retinopathy glaucomatous atrophy of the right eye, special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound, and total disability rating based on individual unemployability are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for diabetes was denied. The Board found that the earliest date as of which it is factually ascertainable that an increase in disability occurred is December 2, 2009.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD), obstructive sleep apnea, headaches, old myocardial infarction, and stable angina due to insufficient evidence or lack of proper examination.