The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for various conditions, including residuals of a fracture of the left hand, erectile dysfunction, DM, and peripheral neuropathy, is being remanded due to unresolved issues.,DM remains rated at 20 percent from June 24, 2009.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claim for higher ratings has been remanded as there are unresolved issues regarding service connection for cardiomyopathy and the need for additional evidence or examination to determine appropriate ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes mellitus (DM), Erectile dysfunction, Parkinson’s disease affecting the right upper extremity with diabetic neuropathy and facial paralysis, Peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, Residuals of a fracture of the fourth and fifth fingers of the left hand
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 12, 2019
- Citation
- 19110746
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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.
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