The Veteran developed left femoral neuropathy as a complication of his July 2008 bypass surgery, but the Board finds that this was not due to negligence or fault on the part of VA. The claim is denied.
The deciding factor: There is no competent medical evidence showing negligence or fault on the part of VA in causing the Veteran's left femoral neuropathy.
- Claimed conditions
- left femoral neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 2, 2015
- Citation
- 1550589
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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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