The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left upper extremity neuropathy, finding that there is no competent evidence of a current diagnosis or in-service incurrence of such conditions.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding of a current diagnosis of upper extremity neuropathy at any point during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- upper extremity neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 27, 2021
- Citation
- 21076741
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Read the original VA decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 21076741.
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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including IBS, venous insufficiency, a lung condition, liver condition, GERD, right and left hand conditions, upper extremity neuropathy, kidney condition, and obesity. The claims for bilateral shoulder strain, bilateral flat feet, plantar fasciitis, bone spurs, and arthritis; left knee strain and instability; right knee strain and instability; left ankle condition; right ankle condition; hypertension; erectile dysfunction; allergic rhinitis; obstructive sleep apnea; tension headaches; heart condition; depression; and anxiety were remanded for further development.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's claim for service connection for upper extremity neuropathy, left claimed as bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy is dismissed because he is already service connected for the condition.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete records and need for further review of new evidence.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.