The Veteran's appeal for service connection for lung disorder, peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, and peripheral neuropathy of the left arm was granted. Service connection for postoperative residuals of a boil of the left thigh, low back disability, and bilateral foot disabilities is also granted. The Veteran received special monthly compensation on account of being housebound.
The deciding factor: The evidence established that the Veteran served in Vietnam during the Gulf War era, presumptively exposed to herbicides, which supports service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities and left arm as well as postoperative residuals of a boil of the left thigh. Service connection was granted based on this presumption.
- Claimed conditions
- lung disorder (including emphysema), peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, peripheral neuropathy of the left arm, postoperative residuals of a boil of the left thigh, low back disability, bilateral foot disabilities
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 22, 2012
- Citation
- 1206488
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