Diabetes — all decisions

The Board granted service connection for diabetes, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to exposure to herbicide agents during the Veteran's military service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric condition and diabetes, to ensure that all relevant VA treatment records are associated with the claims file.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and prostate cancer residuals under the PACT Act but denied a compensable rating for hypertension.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II as due to toxic exposure, finding no evidence that the Veteran's condition was related to his military service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error related to obtaining community care records.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and various neuropathies due to the need for additional medical evidence.

The Veteran's service connection for hypertension was granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand, while the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, chronic sinusitis, and other conditions were denied or remanded.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure with ICD placement, diabetes mellitus, gastroesophageal reflux disease, tinnitus, sinus tachycardia, and cardiomyopathy. The claims for irritable bowel syndrome and an acquired psychiatric disorder were remanded.

The Board restored the 10 percent rating for right hip strain (limitation of extension) and remanded other issues related to increased ratings and service connection.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for diabetes due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied service connection for substance abuse, bilateral glaucoma, and type two diabetes mellitus. The issues of service connection for a left knee disability and hormonal imbalance were remanded.

The Board granted the reopening of claims for service connection for a heart disorder, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and gout. The remaining claims were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of the Veteran's cause of death to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 and erectile dysfunction. The claim for obstructive sleep apnea was remanded.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and hypertension, all presumed to be due to herbicide exposure during the Veteran's service in Korea.

The appeal for service connection for diabetes (DM) was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew the appeal in July 2025.

The Board granted an effective date of September 9, 2016 for the grant of service connection for diabetes and hypertension based on presumptive exposure to herbicide agents while stationed at U-Tapao RTAFB.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus (DM II), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as they are not related to the Veteran's service or a service-connected disability.

The Board granted restoration of the 20% disability rating for lumbosacral strain and the 10% disability rating for right knee instability, while denying higher ratings for other conditions.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II, and its complications effective February 19, 2024, as well as special monthly compensation at the housebound rate for the same date.