The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to March 24, 2009 for service connection of various disabilities associated with diabetes mellitus were denied as the evidence did not show that these conditions existed continuously from May 8, 2001.
The deciding factor: There is no medical evidence showing that the Veteran had any of the claimed conditions prior to May 8, 2001, when the liberalizing law regarding service connection for diabetes mellitus was enacted.
- Claimed conditions
- nephropathy (to include hypertension), retinopathy, peripheral vascular disease of the right lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 29, 2012
- Citation
- 1240758
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection for peripheral vascular disease of the bilateral lower extremities and a back disorder have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection were reopened and granted, with an effective date of January 11, 2008.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further adjudication of the appellant's claims for accrued benefits due to her testimony regarding good cause. The Veteran had pending service connection claims at the time of his death.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, low back disability, peripheral vascular diseases of both lower extremities, diabetes mellitus, tinnitus, radiculopathy of both lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, onychomycosis, hypertension, and skin cancer. As a result, the Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.
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