The Board denied service connection for borderline diabetes, also diagnosed as impaired fasting glucose, finding that the evidence does not support a link to in-service exposure or service-connected hypertension.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found no correlation between the Veteran's diabetes and herbicide agents or his service-connected hypertension, citing obesity, advanced age, and hyperlipidemia as more likely contributing factors.
- Claimed conditions
- borderline diabetes, also diagnosed as impaired fasting glucose
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2024
- Citation
- 24032321
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue, left and right foot conditions, borderline diabetes, and sleep apnea due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's claims for service connection for gout, breathing problems due to herbicide exposure, nephropathy due to herbicide exposure, anemia due to herbicide exposure, and borderline diabetes have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals prior to a decision being made.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a medical examination to determine if the Veteran's current neck strain is related to his in-service activities.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.