The Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral peripheral neuropathy and left knee disability was denied. The Board found no evidence linking the disabilities to his military service, including herbicide exposure. For the left knee disability, a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to December 6, 2011, and from February 1, 2013, was also denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral peripheral neuropathy did not manifest during service or within one year post-service. The Board found no evidence linking the disability to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. For his left knee disability, the Board noted that prior to December 6, 2011, there was only symptomatic removal of semilunar cartilage without frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion. From February 1, 2013, when he underwent a knee replacement, no residuals were found warranting an intermediate degree rating.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral peripheral neuropathy, left knee disability
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 15, 2018
- Citation
- 18150343
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