The Board has denied a rating in excess of 60 percent for the veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus (DM). The case is being remanded to the RO for further development and consideration.
The deciding factor: The Joint Motion noted that there are other, unaddressed complications from DM such as nephropathy, peripheral neuropathy other than in the feet, and psychiatric manifestations. Further examination and information regarding these conditions are needed.
- Claimed conditions
- DM, nephropathy, peripheral neuropathy other than in the feet, psychiatric manifestations
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 8, 2004
- Citation
- 0432516
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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