The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his diabetic retinopathy and whether he should be granted an increased disability rating for diabetes mellitus with retinopathy and loss of sexual potency.
The deciding factor: Further clarification on the severity of the veteran's diabetic retinopathy is needed before determining if an increased disability rating can be granted.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus with retinopathy, loss of sexual potency
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 28, 2008
- Citation
- 0841078
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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