Diabetes decisions — 2026

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and associated peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities have been granted effective from April 1, 2022. The ratings for diabetes mellitus are 20% and for diabetic neuropathy affecting the left and right sciatic nerves are 40%.

The Veteran's disability ratings for diabetic neuropathy and hypertension were restored to their previous levels effective November 1, 2025.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA eligibility are granted effective May 1, 2014.,Both conditions were met for the first time on May 1, 2014.

The Veteran's kidney disease is being remanded for further review as it may be related to his service-connected hyperthyroidism or in-service toxic exposure risk.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and chronic kidney disease. The conditions are presumed to be associated with herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for cervical strain, diabetes, and neurosis due to a regulatory duty to assist error in adjudicating the character of discharge issue.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is rated at 70% for the entire appeal period, and his diabetes mellitus claim must be remanded due to insufficient evidence of service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, left upper extremity neuropathy, right upper extremity neuropathy, right lower extremity neuropathy, and left lower extremity neuropathy. The claims were based on direct service connection due to the Veteran's military service in Camp Lejeune where he was presumed exposed to contaminated water.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and diabetes mellitus type 2 have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since May 17, 2016. The effective date for TDIU is set at May 17, 2016.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for diabetes mellitus, kidney failure, and vision disorder as they were submitted after concurrent elections of review options.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus II, left and right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and upper extremity peripheral neuropathies have been granted. However, the claims for upper extremity peripheral neuropathies are denied.

The Board has found that there were errors in the VA's duty to assist, specifically regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents. The claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and ischemic heart disease are being remanded to verify these exposures.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on all issues are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus, type II, contributed substantially to his death. As such, service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for chronic kidney disease is denied as his eGFR has not been below 30 mL/min/1.73 m2 or BUN and creatinine levels have not met the criteria for an increased rating.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for left upper extremity neuropathy and diabetes mellitus type II were denied as the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and sleep apnea, finding no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides or other causative factors.

The Veteran's claim for specially adapted housing and/or a special home adaptation grant is being remanded due to the need for further examination to determine his eligibility based on service-connected disabilities.

Your appeal for service connection on the issues of PTSD, diabetes mellitus, COPD, duodenal ulcer (gastrointestinal disability), and headaches has been dismissed as moot due to a previous remand. The AOJ will continue to process these claims in accordance with the September 2025 Board decision.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for his painful and unstable scar of the anterior and posterior trunk is denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and diabetes mellitus are remanded due to procedural errors in scheduling VA examinations.