Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for type II diabetes mellitus (DM) with erectile dysfunction (DM) and nephropathy to obtain a clarifying opinion regarding the use of insulin.
The deciding factor: A new opinion is required due to conflicting evidence regarding the Veteran's use of insulin during the period on appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- type II diabetes mellitus (DM) with erectile dysfunction (DM) and nephropathy
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 10, 2024
- Citation
- A24064902
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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