Citation Nr: 21021286 Decision Date: 04/12/21 Archive Date: 04/12/21 DOCKET NO. 14-35 503 DATE: April 12, 2021 REMANDED Entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type 2 (diabetes) with erectile dysfunction is remanded. REASONS FOR REMAND The Veteran had active service from November 1970 to March 1972. A hearing before the undersigned Veterans Law Judge was held at the RO in July 2017 (i.e. a video hearing). The hearing transcript has been associated with the claims file. This matter was previously before the Board in March 2018, when it was remanded for additional development. Subsequent to that remand, service connection was separately awarded for diabetic nephropathy and hypertension. The issue has been adjusted accordingly. The record includes the records associated with VA “diabetes” examinations in May 2011, September 2019, and December 2019; VA “ reproductive system” examination in September 2019 and December 2019, VA “ eye ” examination in September 2019, and VA “nephropathy” examination in December 2019. It also includes a Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) dated in November 2017 and VA and private treatment records. The December 2019 VA “diabetes,” “eye,” and “nephropathy” examinations have not been adjudicated by the originating agency, and the appellant has not waived the right to have the foregoing evidence initially considered by the originating agency. Accordingly, the matter must be remanded for consideration of the foregoing evidence by the originating agency. The matters are REMANDED for the following action: Readjudicate the Veteran’s claim with consideration of the December 2019 VA examinations. If a benefit sought on appeal remains denied, the Veteran should be provided a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC). The SSOC must contain notice of all relevant actions taken on each pending claim for benefits, to include a summary of the evidence and applicable law and regulations considered pertinent to the issue currently on appeal. An appropriate period of time should be allowed for response. T. REYNOLDS Veterans Law Judge Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney for the Board N. Snyder, counsel The Board’s decision in this case is binding only with respect to the instant matter decided. This decision is not precedential and does not establish VA policies or interpretations of general applicability. 38 C.F.R. § 20.1303.