The Board has denied service connection for diplopia, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity. The Veteran's glaucoma is remanded for further development.,Service connection for glaucoma is remanded as there are conflicting opinions regarding its etiology.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not establish a current diagnosis of diplopia, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, or peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity during any point in the appeals period.,There is no probative evidence to support a finding that the Veteran's glaucoma is related to his service.
- Claimed conditions
- diplopia, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, glaucoma
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 1, 2020
- Citation
- 20076256
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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.
What you can do next
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- Dismissed
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