The Veteran's earlier effective date claims for hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, diabetic nephropathy, right lower extremity sciatic peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity sciatic peripheral neuropathy have been remanded due to the need for further action.,For hypertension, an earlier effective date is denied as it predates the Veteran's initial claim on October 1, 2022.,For obstructive sleep apnea, an earlier effective date is denied as it predates the Veteran's intent to file a claim in May 2016.,For diabetes mellitus, type II, an earlier effective date is denied as it predates the Veteran's initial claim on September 20, 2011.,For diabetic nephropathy, an earlier effective date is denied as it predates December 18, 2017 when entitlement first arose.,For right lower extremity sciatic peripheral neuropathy and left lower extremity sciatic peripheral neuropathy, earlier effective dates are remanded due to the need for further review of the evidence.

The deciding factor: The claims involve determining whether there is new evidence that would support an earlier effective date. The Board has determined that additional information or reconsideration may be necessary.

Claimed conditions

hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, type II, diabetic nephropathy, right lower extremity sciatic peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity sciatic peripheral neuropathy

How they argued it

Presumptive (no nexus needed)

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 20, 2024

Citation

A24076493

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