The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including left shoulder disability, peripheral neuropathy, PTSD, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The decision found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner determined that the Veteran's left shoulder disability is not related to service and arthritis did not manifest within one year of service.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis with impingement syndrome (left shoulder disability), peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, claimed as depression with inability to sleep, coronary artery disease, orthostatic hypotension, claimed as dizzy spells
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 18, 2013
- Citation
- 1341831
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder and PTSD. The Veteran will be asked to provide additional medical records and undergo a VA examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his alleged stressors.
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