The Veteran's claims of service connection for left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy have been reopened.,The Veteran's claims of service connection for sleep apnea have also been reopened.
The deciding factor: New evidence received since the final March 2012 rating decision includes the Veteran’s contentions that his peripheral neuropathies and carpal tunnel syndrome are related to Agent Orange exposure in service, which was not previously considered.,New evidence received since the final February 2011 rating decision includes the Veteran's competent contentions regarding longstanding symptoms of pain.
- Claimed conditions
- left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 28, 2020
- Citation
- 20029600
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic disease manifesting within one year after service and concluding that the current disability is not related to his in-service deviated septum.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development regarding the Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea. The Veteran will be provided with a VA examination to determine if his current sleep disorder is related to his military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the issue of service connection for sleep apnea due to insufficient medical opinions and need for further development.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the addition of new evidence. The Veteran is also asked to complete a TDIU claim form, and his bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and face numbness need to be evaluated.
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