The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed peripheral neuropathy (PN) of the bilateral lower extremities, specifically whether it is related to his service or exposure to herbicide agents.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and records do not provide sufficient information to determine if the Veteran’s PN is linked to his service or exposure to herbicide agents.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy (PN) of the bilateral lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 18, 2019
- Citation
- 19186517
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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- Granted
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