The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities for purposes of service connection. The issue of ulnar neuropathy of the left upper extremity is addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.
The deciding factor: There is no medical evidence showing a current diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities or ulnar neuropathy of the left upper extremity, and the February 2009 VA examination found no indication of peripheral nerve injuries in the Veteran's upper extremities.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy of upper extremities, Ulnar neuropathy of left upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 23, 2009
- Citation
- 0948407
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, hypertension, gastrointestinal disability, bilateral eye disability, and psychiatric disorder due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Korea. The Veteran's claims were remanded for consideration of obstructive sleep apnea.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection for peripheral neuropathy, hypertension, heart disorder, gastrointestinal disorder (GERD), and erectile dysfunction. The case will be remanded to allow for further examination and opinion.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy did not render him in need of regular aid and attendance prior to his death, as he was able to bathe, cook, and attend VA appointments with the use of an electric scooter.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, hypertension, heart disorder, and GERD due to potential issues with the opinions provided. The ED claim is also remanded as it is intertwined with the underlying conditions.
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