Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is granted under the PACT Act, but other conditions are remanded for further review.

The appeal seeking an earlier effective date for service connection for diabetes mellitus is dismissed, while entitlement to an effective date of January 29, 2020, but no earlier, for service connection for dry eye syndrome with history of vitreous heme and resolved pseudophakia is granted.

The Board granted an earlier effective date for diabetes mellitus type II and service connection for GERD, while denying increased ratings for lung cancer, hypertension, and hearing loss, among other issues.

The Board vacated its February 12, 2025 decision and denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates.

The Board denied service connection for a skin condition, diabetes mellitus, type II, migraines/headaches, and hypertension as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's period of active duty service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus type 2 with diabetic CKD hyperglycemic, and diabetic neuropathy to obtain additional evidence.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the Veteran's in-service exposure and his current condition.

The Board denied the veteran's appeals for increased ratings for PTSD and diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus and related conditions, including diabetic neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, retinopathy, and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), based on herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran has withdrawn all remaining appeals under this docket, and the claims for service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus II, and sinusitis are dismissed.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection for chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of all extremities, hypertension, and coronary artery disease, but denied earlier effective dates for bilateral hearing loss and surgical scar of the low back, midline. The Board also remanded claims for service connection for various disabilities.

The Board dismissed the issues of entitlement to service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension due to a claims processing error.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and obstructive sleep apnea to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities, but remanded the claim for diabetes mellitus type II due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for tinnitus and service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 (diabetes), finding no evidence of a current disability related to service or secondary to any service-connected condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as no evidence supported a higher rating or service connection.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for ischemic heart disease, syncope, diabetes mellitus, Type-II, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, bilateral hearing loss, and fracture of two upper teeth due to procedural defects in the Veteran's filings.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for lymphoproliferative disorder, CAD, and DM due to a need for a VA medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension and stroke, as further evidence is needed to determine their etiology.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, prostate cancer, and peripheral neuropathy in the right and left upper and lower extremities as there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.