The Veteran's claim for service connection for adenocarcinoma of the colon, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and multiple myeloma was denied. The Board found no evidence to support these claims.,Compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for retrograde ejaculation due to VA medical treatment was granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's adenocarcinoma of the colon, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and multiple myeloma were not found to be related to service or exposure to herbicides. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 was granted as there is evidence that VA medical treatment caused additional disability.,The Veteran's adenocarcinoma of the colon, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and multiple myeloma were not found to be related to service or exposure to herbicides.
- Claimed conditions
- adenocarcinoma of the colon, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, multiple myeloma
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 4, 2013
- Citation
- 1318153
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 100 percent for service-connected multiple myeloma has been denied. The Board also remanded two issues related to nerve neuropathies, and the claims for TDIU and SMC have been denied.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's adenocarcinoma of the colon is granted as secondary to his service-connected other specified trauma and stressor related disorder to include alcohol use disorder. The back disability claim is remanded for further development.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection of peripheral neuropathy in all four extremities, resulting in the dismissal of these claims.
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