The Veteran's increased rating for diabetes and separate ratings for diabetic neuropathy of the femoral nerves were denied in a May 2024 rating decision. The appellant is not entitled to agent fees based on past-due benefits awarded in this decision.
The deciding factor: The May 2024 rating decision was the initial decision addressing the severity of the Veteran's diabetes for the period beginning November 16, 2023, and did not encompass a claim of an increased rating beginning on that date. The appellant may not charge fees for services provided before the date on which the Veteran was provided notice of the AOJ's initial decision with respect to the case.
- Claimed conditions
- type II diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 26, 2026
- Citation
- A26027652
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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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