The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The decision also noted that the Veteran's TDIU claim was granted, SMC at the 's' rate was granted as of May 2, 2017, and the Veteran's hypertension claim was remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes. The claims were denied based on lack of medical support for higher evaluations.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Erectile Dysfunction, Peripheral Neuropathy of the Left Upper Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy of the Right Upper Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy of the Right Lower Extremity (prior to March 19, 2020), Peripheral Neuropathy of the Left Lower Extremity (prior to March 19, 2020)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 22, 2023
- Citation
- 23017862
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Denied
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