The Veteran's diabetic nephropathy and diabetes mellitus type II have been rated based on their respective service-connected conditions, but the Veteran seeks higher ratings. The Board found that a higher rating is not warranted for these conditions.,For PTSD, the Veteran seeks an increased disability rating, but the Board determined that there was insufficient evidence to support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The criteria for higher ratings were not met due to lack of specific manifestations required by the rating schedule. The Veteran's renal dysfunction and diabetes mellitus did not meet the threshold levels for higher ratings.,There was no evidence showing that PTSD required regulation of activities, which is needed for a 40 percent disability rating under DC 7913.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"diabetic nephropathy"}, {"condition_name":"diabetes mellitus type II"}, {"condition_name":"posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 7, 2019
- Citation
- 19184542
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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