The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities are granted, with a rating of 40 percent. The claim for TDIU due to service-connected PTSD and hemorrhoids is also granted.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed symptoms such as persistent burning pain, numbness, absent deep tendon reflexes, decreased light touch, and decreased position sense in the lower extremities, warranting a 40 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral Neuropathy of Left Lower Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy of Right Lower Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy of Left Upper Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy of Right Upper Extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 2, 2018
- Citation
- 18146936
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- Partly granted
The Board has readjudicated the claims for service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss disability, cervical spine disability, skin disability, and peripheral neuropathy of both upper extremities. The decision is mixed as some issues are granted while others are remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions, including right and left knee disabilities, neurological condition, peripheral neuropathies, and skin cancer. The appeals are pending due to conflicting evidence regarding the onset and continuity of symptoms.
- Denied
The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating.,The Veteran was granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination to determine the current severity of his bilateral hearing loss and peripheral neuropathy.
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