Diabetes Board decisions

The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to multiple service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II based on the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his active service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date, a compensable rating for headaches and hypertension, service connection for diabetes mellitus, and service connection for an intestinal condition to include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II; left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy; and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The remaining claims were remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for chronic renal disease and diabetic nephropathy, as well as peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve in both lower extremities.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II as secondary to thiazide medications used to treat hypertension.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD, type II diabetes mellitus, diabetic nephropathy (chronic kidney disease), peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper and lower extremities, varicose veins (PVD) of the right and left leg, and degenerative arthritis as there is no evidence to support a current diagnosis or that these conditions are related to service.

The appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus and polyuria was dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II and remanded the issue of service connection for sleep apnea.

The appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus and traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been withdrawn by the Veteran, and is therefore dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition, hypertension/high blood pressure, and diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board denied service connection for a low back condition, diabetes mellitus, type II (DMII), and bilateral hearing loss. However, it granted an initial rating of 20 percent for bilateral cataracts.

The Board remands the claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to an unclear VA examination report.

The appeal for service connection for a urinary frequency condition was dismissed as the claim had been granted in a March 2024 rating decision.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of both upper and lower extremities due to further development needed.

The Veteran was granted a special monthly compensation (SMC) based on entitlement to SMC(l) for being so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, effective December 17, 2010.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for diabetes to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes as it is not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident during service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, high blood pressure, and tinnitus due to a need for further development.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for his service-connected bilateral eye disability and skin disability due to a need for additional evidence.