The Veteran's lumps on head are not related to service.,There is no evidence of a separate clinical diagnosis of anxiety disorder during the appeal period.,Evidence received since June 2010 rating decision that denied service connection for neuropathy of the left upper extremity is new and material, raising a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.,The Veteran's right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy may be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. However, there is conflicting evidence on this issue.,Right hand tremors are not related to service-connected diabetes mellitus.,Left hand tremors are not related to service-connected diabetes mellitus.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence linking the lumps on the head to service, and there was no clinical diagnosis of anxiety disorder during the appeal period.,The Veteran's right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy may be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. However, there is conflicting evidence on this issue.,Right hand tremors are not related to service-connected diabetes mellitus.,Left hand tremors are not related to service-connected diabetes mellitus.
- Claimed conditions
- lumps on head, anxiety condition, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right hand tremors, left hand tremors
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 10, 2020
- Citation
- 20024984
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and left arm tremors. Service connection for right hand tremors is also granted. The Veteran's tinnitus claim was denied as there is no current diagnosis of tinnitus.
- Granted
The Veteran's Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular Aid and Attendance is granted as of April 25, 2024.,For diabetes mellitus, a rating in excess of 20 percent is denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete findings and failure to properly address the onset, cause, and nature of his conditions. The VA will need to schedule examinations to determine if his rhinitis and bilateral hand disabilities are related to service.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation and service connection was denied due to a late filing of the Board Appeal request.
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