The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected nephropathy prior to March 28, 2018 was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 60 percent.,For the period from March 28, 2018 onwards, the Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected nephropathy was also denied due to lack of findings meeting the criteria for an 80 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the specific criteria required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7541.
- Claimed conditions
- Nephropathy, Diabetic Neuropathy of the Upper Extremities (Right and Left)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 16, 2018
- Citation
- 18142109
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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
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: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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