The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities and an increased rating for diabetes mellitus was denied. The Board found that there is no evidence to support these claims, as the Veteran does not have diagnosed upper extremity neuropathy or diabetic neuropathy.
The deciding factor: There is no medical evidence showing the Veteran has been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities or diabetic neuropathy of any part of his body. The Board also found that diabetes mellitus alone did not warrant a higher rating as it only requires insulin, restricted diet and regulation of activities without episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 14, 2018
- Citation
- 1809747
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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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