The Veteran's neuropathy of the right upper and lower extremities was found to be manifested by mild, incomplete sensory loss. The Board denied claims for increased disability ratings as his conditions did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The objective medical evidence showed that the Veteran's symptoms were mild and wholly sensory, which is already reflected in the current rating assigned under Diagnostic Codes 8515 and 8520.
- Claimed conditions
- Neuropathy of the right upper extremity, Neuropathy of the right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 7, 2016
- Citation
- 1622868
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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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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