The Board has granted service connection for post-herpetic neuralgia and found that the veteran's currently diagnosed condition is related to his in-service herpes zoster. The claim for an increased rating for dysthymia with substance abuse was also granted.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the veteran's current diagnosis of post-herpetic neuralgia is etiologically related to his in-service herpes zoster, satisfying the requirements for service connection under direct theory.
- Claimed conditions
- Herpes Zoster, Post-herpetic neuralgia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 1, 2005
- Citation
- 0532453
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and a need for further examination. The Veteran's claim of compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1151 for aggravation of herpes zoster is being reviewed, with an emphasis on determining if VA carelessness or negligence caused any additional disability.
- Granted
The Veteran's service connection for TBI residuals is granted, and she is awarded total disability rating based on individual unemployability from September 13, 2020. SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) is also granted for her left arm neuropathy and post-herpetic neuralgia.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and further examination is required to determine if the Veteran's herpes zoster had its onset in service.
- Granted
The Veteran's appeal for higher initial ratings for PTSD, allergic rhinitis, and herpes zoster was withdrawn. Service connection for right carpal tunnel syndrome is granted.
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