Diabetes decisions — 2026

The Veteran's diabetes and coronary artery disease are presumed to have been caused by his exposure to herbicide agents during service in the Korean DMZ.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and coronary artery disease is granted based on presumptive exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has granted the claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, finding that it is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected back and right lower extremity disabilities.

The Veteran's initial rating for diabetes mellitus, type II was denied as the condition does not require regulation of activities.,The Veteran's initial ratings for left and right lower extremity sciatic peripheral neuropathy were denied as they do not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for OSA and has remanded his claims of service connection for hypothyroidism, aortic valve disease, diabetes mellitus type II, foot condition, and bilateral lower diabetic peripheral neuropathy.,The Board found insufficient evidence to establish a current diagnosis of OSA. The issues of service connection for hypothyroidism, aortic valve disease, diabetes mellitus type II, foot condition, and bilateral lower diabetic peripheral neuropathy are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran is granted TDIU and increased ratings for various service-connected conditions, including diabetic neuropathy. The effective date of the grant of service connection for diabetic neuropathy was denied.

The Board has dismissed all appeals concerning service connection for various conditions as the appellant withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted a 10 percent rating, and his right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy is granted an 80 percent rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including Parkinson's disease, heart blockage, diabetes mellitus, urinary incontinence, peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, and tremors. As a result, SMC based on need for aid and attendance is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes, generalized anxiety and major depressive disorder, DJD, and gouty arthritis, rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment as of May 8, 2001. As a result, the Board has granted an earlier effective date for TDIU from that date.

The Veteran withdrew all his pending claims, including those for diabetes mellitus type 2 and stutter.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the onset and causation of his conditions, particularly diabetic peripheral neuropathy in multiple extremities and diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for type two diabetes mellitus, hypertension, lung cancer, and stroke are remanded due to a duty to assist error related to the PACT Act. A VA examination is required to determine if these conditions are related to in-service exposure to harmful chemicals.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension. Service connection for diabetes mellitus is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its onset and presumptive status.

The Veteran's lung disability and sinusitis claims are denied as there is no current diagnosis.,The deferred right foot disability claim is dismissed due to a premature Notice of Disagreement.,Heart and diabetes mellitus claims are remanded for additional etiology opinions regarding herbicide exposure.,Allergic rhinitis and bilateral shoulder disabilities claims are remanded for new etiology opinions considering toxic exposure risk activities (TERA).

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease with congestive heart failure, left and right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy have been granted effective from February 15, 2013.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed. The only remaining issues are the denial of service connection for painful joints and the granting of service connection for hypertension, back condition, left knee disability, bilateral hip disability, and finger disability.,The Veteran has current disabilities of diabetes mellitus, GERD, sleep apnea, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities. These conditions have been remanded to comply with the PACT Act requirements.

The Veteran is granted entitlement to SMC at the housebound rate from August 1, 2019, to October 7, 2021, based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a heart condition and diabetes mellitus, as well as the claim for TDIU due to lack of in-person VA examinations. The Veteran's exposure to asbestos and fuel during his military service is being considered.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II, finding that the diabetes mellitus type II aggravates the hepatitis C.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have precluded him from securing and following substantially gainful employment since June 15, 2018. The Board has granted a TDIU effective that date.