The Board found that the Veteran did not have lower extremity peripheral neuropathy within three decades after separation from service and that the evidence does not support a finding of nexus between his current condition and active service, including Agent Orange exposure. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities is denied.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence reflects that the Veteran did not have acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy or 'early-onset peripheral neuropathy' within one year after last exposure to herbicide agents, including Agent Orange. The Board found his statements as to symptoms since service or shortly thereafter were less than credible due to inconsistencies with contemporaneous medical records.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 6, 2017
- Citation
- 1744714
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- Dismissed
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