The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is currently rated at 40% from January 29, 2020. The Board has granted a higher rating of 40%. However, the issues of service connection for asthma and TDIU are being remanded.,Further evaluation is needed to determine if the Veteran's asthma had its onset in service or is otherwise related to his active service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II required one or more daily injections of insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities from January 29, 2020. The Board found that the criteria for a higher rating were met.,Further evaluation is needed to determine if the Veteran's asthma had its onset in service or is otherwise related to his active service.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus Type II, Asthma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- July 2, 2024
- Citation
- A24035452
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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