The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for separate, compensable ratings for diabetic cataracts, erectile dysfunction, tinea pedis and cruris, bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and an increased rating for PTSD. The RO is instructed to first adjudicate the claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus before addressing these issues.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the claims were not fully developed as required by regulations and ordered further development including obtaining private treatment records from identified providers.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetic cataracts, erectile dysfunction, bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 20, 2018
- Citation
- 18112283
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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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