The Veteran's service connection claims for peripheral neuropathy, skin disease, nasal disability, respiratory disability, and headaches have all been granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.
The deciding factor: The Veteran served in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam Era and has a history of early-onset peripheral neuropathy, skin irritation (including seborrheic keratosis, dermatitis, and actinic keratosis), respiratory conditions including chronic bronchitis and obstructive sleep apnea, and headaches. His symptoms are presumed to be related to his service due to exposure to herbicide agents.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity, Peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity, Peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity, Peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity, Skin disease (including seborrheic keratosis, dermatitis and actinic keratosis), Nasal disability (including allergic rhinitis and sinusitis), Respiratory disability (including chronic bronchitis and obstructive sleep apnea), Headaches disability
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 10, 2024
- Citation
- A24037247
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy in both upper extremities and the TDIU claim prior to July 12, 2011. The Veteran's disabilities alone did not render him unemployable at that time.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for peripheral neuropathy, left and right lower extremities due to a duty to assist error. The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is rated at 10 percent.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy in all extremities is being remanded for further evaluation and potential rescheduling of VA examinations.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC) was denied as he is already in receipt of the maximum SMC rate due to his service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease and PTSD/MDD at 60% or more.
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