The Board denied service connection for neurological disorders of the bilateral upper extremities, finding no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and service or any service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that there was insufficient evidence to establish a direct or secondary nexus between the Veteran's diagnosed neurological disorders and his military service or any other relevant factors.
- Claimed conditions
- Neurological disorder of the right upper extremity, Neurological disorder of the left upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 2, 2022
- Citation
- 22032297
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including scheduling VA examinations and obtaining medical records. The issues of service connection for various disabilities are being reviewed.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including those for neurological disorders of his upper and lower extremities secondary to TBI. The rating for residuals of a TBI is also on remand.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection for various conditions, including low back disorder, cervical spine disorder, neurological disorders of extremities, and a heart disorder. The VA will obtain medical opinions to determine if these conditions are related to service or other factors.
- Denied
The Board denied entitlement to service connection for cervical spine disorder, neurological disorders of the left and right upper extremities. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to active service.
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