The Veteran's initial claim for higher ratings for LUE and RLE peripheral neuropathy was denied. The appeal is REMANDED for further development.,For the period prior to November 21, 2017, the Veteran’s LUE peripheral neuropathy was rated as mild incomplete paralysis of the ulnar nerve.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show a more severe degree of impairment than what is currently assigned for the periods in question.
- Claimed conditions
- Left upper extremity (LUE) peripheral neuropathy, Right lower extremity (RLE) peripheral neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 18, 2018
- Citation
- 18136353
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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).
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