Diabetes Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for headaches, a left knee condition, a right knee condition, and diabetes as there was no in-service event or exposure to herbicide agents that would support the claims. The Veteran's diabetes was not shown within the applicable presumptive period following service.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding that the earliest date possible is February 5, 2023, as the Veteran did not continuously pursue his initial claim after it was denied in December 2021.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of diabetes mellitus type 2 was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. His hypertension was granted a 10% evaluation from January 11, 2011, but no greater. The Veteran's request for an effective date before October 12, 2021, for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was denied.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, Type II is granted as secondary to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran was granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II with a 20% rating, effective April 5, 2024. The appellant is eligible to attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in the August 2024 rating decision.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is granted as service connected due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his active duty in Guam, effective from January 9, 1962, through July 30, 1980. The PACT Act expanded the presumption of herbicide exposure to include Guam.

The Veteran's shin splints of the right and left lower extremities are granted as service connection is established due to her in-service physical training.,The Veteran's shoulder, knee, and ankle disabilities are remanded for further development regarding their relationship to her Reserve service.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions are inadequate, and thus remands are required to determine if the Veteran's sleep apnea and diabetes mellitus type 2 are caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II secondary to his service-connected hypothyroidism and asthma, finding that obesity caused by these conditions is a substantial factor in causing the diabetes.

The Board has granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, finding that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his service at Udorn RTAFB and thus meets the criteria for presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and initial disability ratings were denied. The Veteran was granted a rating of 40 percent, but no higher, for diabetic peripheral neuropathy affecting the right lower extremity and left lower extremity, and a rating of 20 percent, but no higher, for diabetic peripheral neuropathy affecting the left upper extremity (minor).

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding service connection for a fungal condition. Service connection is granted for diabetes mellitus type II, with the Board finding that it was due to weight gain caused by service-connected orthopedic disabilities.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 and associated neuropathy in both upper and lower extremities are granted with a 60 percent disability rating, effective October 21, 2019.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an enlarged prostate, incontinence, and steroid-induced diabetes mellitus type II are being remanded due to the AOJ not considering his private treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for Type II Diabetes Mellitus has been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for diabetes and heart disability due to a duty to assist error. The Veteran's conditions are related to exposure to commercial herbicides during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were granted with effective dates of March 31, 2006. The Veteran was found to be in need of regular aid and attendance due to his stroke and other disabilities.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including chronic adjustment disorder with anxiety and depressed mood, right ankle strain, lumbar radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, right-hand disability, congestive heart failure, allergic rhinitis, and type II diabetes mellitus. The decision is based on secondary service connection due to these conditions being caused by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on statutory housebound status due to her service-connected conditions and additional nonservice-connected disabilities, finding that she did not meet the criteria for SMC.

The Board has determined that the March 2025 decision denying eligibility for PCAFC benefits is legally inadequate and remands the case to allow for a new medical determination considering all relevant evidence, including the Veteran's conditions and functional ability.