Diabetes decisions — 2026

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II requires one or more daily injection of insulin and a restricted diet, but does not require regulation of activities. The Board finds that the evidence does not show regulation of activities due to DMII, thus denying a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Board has restored service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus and granted service connection for various peripheral neuropathies and a heart disability, all related to the Veteran's exposure to contaminated C-123 aircraft during his military service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 is presumed to be related to herbicide agent exposure in service. The Board granted service connection for right upper extremity and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy as secondary to the service-connected diabetes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 began during his active duty service and is therefore granted as direct service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of diabetes mellitus, finding that it was not etiologically related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus and heart condition due to conflicting medical opinions and need for further clarification. The diabetes claim is related to a snake bite or antivenom treatment, while the heart condition may be caused by diabetes.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the condition and active service.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation at the intermediate rate between 38 U.S.C. § 1114 subsections (n) and (o) due to multiple service-connected disabilities independently rated at 50 percent or more.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during active service. Service connection was denied for sleep apnea and diabetes.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity diabetic neuropathy is rated at 20 percent, effective June 24, 2015.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between his diabetes mellitus and his claimed conditions. The issues are inextricably intertwined with the outcome of the diabetes claim.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae with scarring prior to February 7, 2025 is denied. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus, kidney failure and urinary frequency, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, obstructive sleep apnea, and vertigo are all denied. There is no credible evidence linking these conditions to service or any presumptive exposure basis.

The Veteran's bilateral upper and lower extremity diabetic neuropathy causes the loss of use of his hands and feet, warranting special monthly compensation (SMC). The Board finds there is an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence as to whether the Veteran's condition meets the criteria for SMC based on loss of use of feet and hands.

The Veteran's bilateral hip and knee conditions, sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus type II, and plantar fasciitis, pes planus, and hammer toes are all granted service connection as they are related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including hypertension and other conditions, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment from April 14, 2021, until May 22, 2024. The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability during this period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II due to a duty to assist error. The AOJ is required to verify the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents and toxic exposures during his military service, including maintenance of aircraft and helicopters in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, glaucoma, and hand tremors due to potential exposure to ionizing radiation during service. Clarification is needed regarding whether the Veteran was exposed to TERA associated with his MOS of Army Hercules Fire Control Crew Member at Scott Air Force Base.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus, type 2 effective August 10, 2022 based on the PACT Act presumption of herbicide exposure. The claims for colon cancer, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity are remanded due to inadequate development.

The Veteran's claim for a 10 percent rating for hypertension is granted. Service connection for prediabetes, basal cell carcinoma, tinnitus, and PTSD are all denied.

The Board has denied service connection for insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, hearing loss, and sleep apnea. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of hyperthyroidism is remanded.