The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetic nephropathy with hypertension, diabetes mellitus type 2, and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his disabilities.
The deciding factor: The claim is being remanded because there is evidence suggesting worsening of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities that requires further examination to determine their current severity.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetic nephropathy with hypertension (HTN), diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 18, 2021
- Citation
- 21063978
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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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- Granted
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- Partly granted
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Board granted service connection for sleep apnea and diabetes mellitus type 2, secondary to right knee strain with associated weight gain.
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