Diabetes decisions — 2026

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) for aid and attendance from May 14, 2025 due to service-connected disabilities that rendered him in regular need of aid and assistance.

The Veteran's claims for initial disability ratings of 30 percent and 40 percent for left upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and right upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy have been granted.

The Board has determined that the AOJ did not provide a VA examination in connection with the appellant's claims for OSA, HTN, and DMII. The Board finds that remand is necessary to address these issues as they are related to the appellant's service-connected mental disorder.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. The decision is based on a medical opinion that supports the contention that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus contributed to the severity of his obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on multiple conditions and issues have been dismissed due to untimeliness of the Notice of Disagreement (NOD).

The Board dismissed the appeal of a proposed severance of service connection for peripheral neuropathy, secondary to diabetes mellitus type II (DM II), as it was not an adverse final decision by the AOJ.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic and femoral nerves due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received sufficient to readjudicate the claims of service connection for vertigo and diabetes mellitus type II. The claims are being remanded due to the need for further development regarding the etiology of the Veteran's conditions and her alleged exposure to jet fumes and exhaust.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type 2.

The Veteran's eligibility for a higher-level stipend (Level 2) in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is granted due to his significant limitations and need for personal care services, including assistance with activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing, and toileting.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, ulcerative colitis, and a respiratory/pulmonary disability due to outstanding VA treatment records not being obtained.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and his obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The VA must provide a new opinion addressing whether OSA was caused or aggravated by these conditions.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU, DEA, and SMC for statutory housebound during the period beginning January 31, 2023. His tinnitus remains rated at 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of upper extremity neuropathy, and therefore service connection for this condition is denied. The claims for bilateral foot conditions, low back condition, left shoulder condition, right shoulder condition, left hip condition, right hip condition, left knee condition, right knee condition, left ankle condition, and right ankle condition are remanded due to the failure to provide a VA examination prior to the December 2024 rating decision.

The Veteran's appeal for diabetes mellitus type II was dismissed due to untimely filing. The Board also found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection for GERD.

The Veteran's hypertension and type II diabetes mellitus were denied service connection as there was no evidence of their manifestation during or within one year after military service.,There is no direct evidence linking the Veteran's current conditions to his military service. The Board found that the Veteran did not have these conditions in service, nor did they manifest within a year post-service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and kidney disability as the Veteran's claim was granted in a subsequent rating decision, which is not subject to further review by the Board.

The Veteran's lung cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and bilateral eye disability are all granted service connection based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his active service in Thailand. The Veteran is also granted special monthly pension benefits due to the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus is related to service, but more evidence is needed for a definitive decision.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and hypertension as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions in the record.