The Board has granted service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy in the lower extremities, finding that it is related to exposure to jet fuels during military service. Service connection for status post-strokes to include as secondary to PTSD was denied due to lack of new and material evidence.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities is linked to his exposure to chemical solvents and fuel while serving as a mechanic, which is consistent with the types, places, and circumstances of his service.
- Claimed conditions
- status post-strokes, peripheral neuropathy in the left lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy in the right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 12, 2018
- Citation
- 18118172
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded six issues related to service connection for various conditions, including tinea pedis, heart disorder (congestive heart failure), and peripheral neuropathy in multiple extremities. The reasons are that the AOJ did not provide proper notice of the Veteran's right to a hearing before it issued its initial decision.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding various service connection claims due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's TDIU, initial evaluations for peripheral neuropathy in the right and left lower extremities, diabetes, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss are granted. The effective dates for these determinations are September 25, 2018.
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