The Board denied the Veteran's claims for various issues, including service connection for peripheral vascular disease of the lower extremities and initial compensable ratings for her foot disabilities. The appeal was not about service connection at all.
The deciding factor: The appeals were not supported by evidence or arguments related to service connection for peripheral vascular diseases or the specific disability ratings requested.
- Claimed conditions
- Right lower extremity peripheral vascular disease, Left lower extremity peripheral vascular disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 18, 2017
- Citation
- 1740300
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than December 5, 2018 for the assignment of a 100 percent rating for his right and left lower extremity peripheral vascular disease based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE) is being remanded due to procedural issues.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and consideration of new evidence.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a lack of a VA examination addressing the relationship between the Veteran's disabilities and his military service. Additional development is needed, including obtaining an opinion on whether the Veteran was exposed to asbestos or mercury during active duty.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including end-stage renal disease and peripheral neuropathy, have rendered him unable to maintain substantially gainful employment since April 13, 2010. The Board has granted a TDIU effective from that date.
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