The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for myofascial pain syndrome of the right face was denied. The claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence. Service connection was also denied for neuromuscular transmission defect, bursitis, spurs in both knees, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes. The claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy could not be reopened as there was no new and material evidence received since the previous denial. Service connection was denied for neuromuscular transmission defect, bursitis, spurs in both knees, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Claimed conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome of the Right Face, Peripheral Neuropathy, Neuromuscular Transmission Defect, Bursitis, Spurs in Both Knees, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 30, 2011
- Citation
- 1124776
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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