The Veteran's gunshot wound, left foot with Muscle Group X sensory residuals is currently rated at 30 percent and the issues regarding scar associated with the gunshot wound are also denied. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is rated at 20 percent. His right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is not higher than 30 percent, while his left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is not higher than 10 percent.,The Veteran's PTSD and TDIU issues have been remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's gunshot wound residuals require a rating higher than 30 percent, as his symptoms are currently contemplated by this rating. The scar associated with the gunshot wound is also denied due to lack of painful or unstable scarring.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus requires only restricted diet and an oral glycemic agent during the appeal period, which does not meet the criteria for a higher 40 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7913. The evidence does not support a finding that regulation of activities is required due to his diabetes.,The Veteran's right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is currently rated at 30 percent and the evidence does not show severe incomplete paralysis, which would warrant a higher 50 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 8515. The left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is currently rated at 10 percent and the evidence does not show moderate incomplete paralysis, which would warrant a higher 20 percent rating.,The Veteran's PTSD has been remanded as there are issues regarding its severity that need further development.
- Claimed conditions
- gunshot wound of the left foot, diabetes mellitus, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), scar associated with gunshot wound of the left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 15, 2022
- Citation
- 22046007
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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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