The Veteran's claim for service connection for peroneal nerve palsy with left foot drop, claimed as peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral arms and legs, is being remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and continuity of his symptoms.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was insufficient evidence to support a finding of continuity of symptomatology since service.
- Claimed conditions
- peroneal nerve palsy with left foot drop, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral arms and legs
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 14, 2013
- Citation
- 1315859
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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- Denied
The Veteran's peroneal nerve palsy with left foot drop was not shown to be related to his military service, including any herbicide exposure. The claim for service connection is denied.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for peroneal nerve palsy with left foot drop, to include as due to exposure to herbicides. The appeal is now being remanded for further development and consideration.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for peroneal nerve palsy with left foot drop, to include as due to herbicide exposure, is being remanded for additional development and consideration.
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