The Board has determined that the veteran's peripheral neuropathy is not service-connected, as there is no evidence of a chronic disease within the presumptive period. The veteran also failed to meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status.
The deciding factor: The veteran did not experience symptoms associated with peripheral neuropathy until over twenty years after his discharge from service, and there is no medical evidence linking his current condition to his period of service or exposure to Agent Orange. The Board also found that the veteran does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 2, 2006
- Citation
- 0606078
What this means for you
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