The Veteran's service connection claims for obstructed veins in the head, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities (RLE and LLE), and peripheral neuropathy of the median nerve and ulnar nerves of the bilateral upper extremities were denied. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities or a relationship to service.,The Veteran's TBI claim was granted with a 40% rating effective July 21, 2010.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence is against finding that the Veteran has any current disability related to his service or an in-service injury. The Board found no diagnosis for obstructed veins in the head, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, or peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities.
- Claimed conditions
- Obstructed veins in the head, Peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities (RLE and LLE), Peripheral neuropathy of the median nerve of the bilateral upper extremities (BUE), Peripheral neuropathy of the ulnar nerve of the bilateral upper extremities (BUE)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 10, 2019
- Citation
- 19127861
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
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