The Board denied service connection for bilateral upper extremity neuropathy due to Agent Orange exposure, finding that the condition is more likely related to carpal tunnel syndrome. Service connection was not granted for lower extremity neuropathy as there is no current evidence of such a disability.,Service connection for bilateral lower extremity neuropathy could not be established as there is no current clinical evidence of this condition.
The deciding factor: The veteran's upper extremity neuropathy, diagnosed as carpal tunnel syndrome, was found to be unrelated to Agent Orange exposure and instead related to a history of childhood injuries. The lower extremity neuropathy could not be substantiated due to the lack of current clinical evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Lower Extremity Neuropathy, Bilateral Upper Extremity Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 29, 2006
- Citation
- 0640288
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The Veteran's PTSD was granted an initial evaluation of 50 percent, dermatitis as of December 4, 2024 was granted a 10 percent evaluation, and kidney stones were denied. Service connection for allergic rhinitis and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy were also denied.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD was denied. The appeals for service connection for bilateral upper extremity neuropathy and TDIU were remanded.
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