The Veteran's claims for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, loss of sense of taste, DJD of the upper and lower back, and bone spurs of the shoulders have been denied as there is no evidence to support a direct service connection.,Specifically, the Veteran has not been diagnosed with these conditions. The medical evidence does not show any association between his current disabilities and his military service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, loss of sense of taste, DJD of the upper and lower back, and bone spurs of the shoulders have been denied as there is no evidence to support a direct service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, Loss of sense of taste, Degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the upper and lower back, Bone spurs of the shoulders
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 5, 2011
- Citation
- 1100421
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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