The Veteran's service connection claims for dental treatment, chronic dental condition, residuals from traumatic brain injury (TBI), and upper extremity neuropathies were denied. The Veteran was granted service connection for dental treatment due to in-service trauma.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish a current disability or link the claimed conditions to active service.
- Claimed conditions
- Dental Condition for Treatment Purposes, Chronic Dental Condition, Residuals from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Left Upper Extremity Median Nerve Neuropathy, Right Upper Extremity Median Nerve Neuropathy, Left Upper Extremity Ulnar Nerve Neuropathy, Right Upper Extremity Ulnar Nerve Neuropathy, Left Upper Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy, Right Upper Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy, Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 20, 2023
- Citation
- 23061692
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- Granted
Service connection for OSA is granted, and the Veteran's initial ratings for atrial fibrillation, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity neuralgia, and left upper extremity neuralgia are all granted at 10 percent.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable disability rating for a head scar, service connection for right and left carpal tunnel syndrome are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors. The Board will obtain VA examinations and medical opinions to address the relevant evidence.
- Denied
The Veteran's left carpal tunnel syndrome and median nerve paralysis are currently rated at the highest possible rating under VA regulations, but do not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they have not shown complete paralysis or substantial loss of use of the hand.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and diabetes mellitus, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since November 6, 2017.
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