The Board has determined that the Veteran's reduction in VA disability compensation due to incarceration was proper. The October 2016 rating decisions reducing his peripheral neuropathy ratings are found to be improper and void ab initio. The issues of increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, as well as TDIU, are remanded.
The deciding factor: The February 2016 VA examination did not support improvement in the Veteran's condition under ordinary conditions of life, thus the reduction was improper.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 18, 2020
- Citation
- 20012791
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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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