The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic and femoral nerves are remanded due to a need for updated medical records, an appropriate examination utilizing the correct DBQ form, and further opinion regarding the involvement of other affected nerves.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the claims required additional development including obtaining updated medical records, ensuring the appropriate evaluation was performed, and providing an opinion on whether the Veteran's symptoms are related to his diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
- Claimed conditions
- left lower peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the femoral nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 13, 2023
- Citation
- 23002505
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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.
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