The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, finding that it did not have its onset during active service and is not otherwise etiologically related to such service. The claim was also denied due to lack of evidence showing a compensable degree of disability within one year of separation from active service.
The deciding factor: The Board found no competent evidence linking the Veteran's current diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy to his active service or to exposure to herbicides, and concluded that presumptive service connection is not warranted.
- Claimed conditions
- peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 14, 2018
- Citation
- 18150255
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Granted
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