Diabetes decisions — 2026

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error regarding cataracts. The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, SMC, and hypertension are pending.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II and related conditions have been granted initial disability ratings, effective December 9, 2014. The appeal for earlier effective dates is denied.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus due to a combined synergistic effects of TERA activity in service, including exposure to tetrachloroethane, trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene.

The Veteran's service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2 and initial rating for major depressive disorder, moderate, recurrent with insomnia disorder have been granted. The Veteran has a confirmed diagnosis of diabetes mellitus type II and his major depressive disorder is rated at 50 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus and its complications, including valvular heart disease, diabetic nephropathy, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathies, and erectile dysfunction, are granted effective October 11, 2011.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches, but has remanded the issue of service connection for diabetes mellitus II (DM II).

The Veteran's appeal for agent fees based on past-due benefits awarded in the November 2020 rating decision is denied as there was no valid fee agreement applicable to this award.

The Board has remanded the claims for liver disorders, gastric varices, rheumatoid arthritis, sleep apnea, and tinnitus due to a lack of current disability evidence. The Veteran's service participation in TERA is recognized.

The Board has restored the separate disability ratings for right and left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, effective August 10, 2022.

The Veteran's bilateral diabetic retinopathy with bilateral pseudophakia and epiretinal membrane is rated at 20 percent effective September 10, 2021. The appeal for a separate rating prior to this date and service connection for pancreatitis are remanded.

The Veteran's initial claim for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and an acquired psychiatric disorder was denied. The case is remanded due to the need for further development.,Service connection for hypertension, TDIU, and a new rating for the acquired psychiatric disorder are also remanded.

The Board is remanding the case due to a lack of documentation regarding the Veteran's claimed exposure to herbicides during his service in Vietnam. The Veteran took a commercial flight from the Philippines to Thailand with a layover at Tan Son Nhut AFB in South Vietnam, and VA needs to verify if this layover occurred.

The Veteran's tinnitus and PTSD are granted as service-connected. The remaining issues have been remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II, left and right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy disabilities have rendered him unemployable due to their significant functional effects on his ability to perform necessary work tasks.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, diabetes, diabetic nephropathy, renal dysfunction, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's now service-connected diabetes. The issue of service connection for chronic kidney disease (CKD) is remanded due to a reasonable possibility that development could substantiate the claim.

The Veteran withdrew all pending appeals, including those for increased ratings and service connection claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus Type II with erectile dysfunction was granted, and the effective date is set at November 20, 2012. This decision is based on new evidence that existed prior to the initial denial in May 2013.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension and remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral eyes glaucoma and diabetes mellitus due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of May 18, 2023 for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance is granted. The evidence shows that the Veteran required regular aid and attendance due to his Parkinson's disease and related conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea, non-diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, and restless leg syndrome due to inadequate medical opinions in prior VA examinations. The claims are being returned for further evaluation.