The veteran's hypertension was not incurred during active service and there is no competent medical evidence linking it to service.,Bilateral peripheral neuropathy has not been diagnosed, and the earliest evidence of a diagnosis is several years after separation from service.,Spermatocele was first clinically confirmed during a period of IDT following a motor vehicle accident. Service connection is granted based on this history.,PTSD does not meet criteria for total occupational and social impairment.,Cervical contusion and sprain have been manifested by moderate limitation of motion with no incapacitating episodes requiring bed rest.,Lumbar spine contusion and strain with radiculopathy were manifested by characteristic pain on motion with slight to severe limitations in motion, but without incapacitating episodes requiring bed rest prior or since February 24, 2006.
The deciding factor: The veteran's conditions have not been shown to be directly related to his military service and there is no evidence of chronicity post-service.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, bilateral peripheral neuropathy, spermatocele, PTSD, cervical contusion and sprain, lumbar spine contusion with strain and radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 16, 2008
- Citation
- 0823448
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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