The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities was denied due to lack of evidence showing a diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy in any of his four extremities. The new evidence received since the April 2007 rating decision does not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating these claims.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, schizophrenia, substance abuse, and major neurocognitive disorder was reopened but denied due to lack of evidence showing a confirmed diagnosis of PTSD and a verified in-service stressor. The new evidence received since the May 2008 rating decision does not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating these claims.
The deciding factor: The new evidence submitted is cumulative or redundant, and does not provide sufficient information to establish a current diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy in any of the Veteran's extremities.,The new evidence submitted is cumulative or redundant, and does not provide sufficient information to confirm a verified in-service stressor for PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral Neuropathy Left Upper Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy Right Upper Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy Left Lower Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy Right Lower Extremity, Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (to include PTSD, Depression, Schizophrenia, Substance Abuse, and Major Neurocognitive Disorder)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 13, 2022
- Citation
- 22034362
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing an opportunity for the Veteran to provide private treatment records.
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