The Veteran's anemia is granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetic nephropathy. The initial evaluation for diabetic nephropathy was increased from 60% to 80% and then to 100%, effective November 14, 2022, and July 20, 2023, respectively. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is denied an increase in rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports the grant of service connection for anemia as secondary to diabetic nephropathy due to the positive nexus opinion provided by a VA examination. For diabetic nephropathy, the GFR levels and need for dialysis meet the criteria for higher ratings at different times during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Anemia, Diabetic Nephropathy, Diabetes Mellitus, Type II, Peripheral Neuropathy of the Left Lower Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy of the Right Lower Extremity
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 20, 2024
- Citation
- 24033210
What this means for you
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