Vietnam vet with 20% from wounds. Diagnosed with DMII in 2007. Made a claim last September through DAV for DMII/Agent Orange, hypertension, and left ventricular hypertrophy, all diagnosed by my civilian MD. Got a letter from DAV today saving that subject to final VA approval my rating was going up to 40% based on 20% SC for DMII and 10% SC for hypertension, but that a decision on the left ventricular hypertrophy is deferred.
So, does "deferred" mean "denied slowly", or is there some process ongoing with a chance that the claim may still be granted? My last experience with VA claims was decades ago, and there was no question about service -connection.
So, does "deferred" mean "denied slowly", or is there some process ongoing with a chance that the claim may still be granted? My last experience with VA claims was decades ago, and there was no question about service -connection.







