The Veteran's initial increased ratings for left and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy have been denied.,An additional issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction has been remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision is based on the denial of increased ratings for existing conditions without addressing the new issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction, which requires further examination and opinion.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Left Upper Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy"}, {"condition_name":"Right Upper Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy"}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 20, 2020
- Citation
- 20074667
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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