The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for melanoma, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy (including restless leg syndrome), and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy (including restless leg syndrome).,The Board also denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD).
The deciding factor: There is no credible evidence of a present disability stemming from active duty service other than the Veteran’s lay statements, which have been afforded significantly diminished probative weight.
- Claimed conditions
- melanoma, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity (including restless leg syndrome), peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity (including restless leg syndrome), acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 18, 2019
- Citation
- 19146675
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Granted
The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his lung cancer was related to his service-connected melanoma.
- Dismissed
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including foot, knee, hip, shoulder, and peripheral neuropathy conditions, to ensure proper development of evidence.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper and lower extremities, as well as right and left lower extremity sciatica.
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