The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, bilateral lower extremities and deep vein thrombosis left lower extremity (claimed as bilateral leg condition and neuropathy), and lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease L5-S1 (back condition). The evidence of record is insufficient to establish a link between the Veteran's current disabilities and either his military service or other service-connected disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran failed to report for VA examinations scheduled in conjunction with his claims, and there was no competent medical evidence linking his current disabilities to his military service or any other service-connected condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy, bilateral lower extremities, Deep vein thrombosis left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 9, 2022
- Citation
- 22044988
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What this means for you
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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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy, bilateral lower extremities as the evidence did not show early onset within one year of presumed herbicide exposure or a relationship to service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities due to herbicide exposure. The case will be reviewed again with a VA examination.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy affecting both lower extremities, finding that the condition is at least as likely as not related to in-service exposure to herbicide agents.
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