The Board denied service connection for a back disorder and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not find any link between the diagnosed conditions and service or service-connected PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- Back Disorder (Degenerative Joint Disease), Peripheral Neuropathy of Lower Extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 5, 2017
- Citation
- 1715126
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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).
Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's back disability and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities have been granted service connection. The claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities is remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.
- Whole decision: Granted
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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