The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy did not render him in need of regular aid and attendance prior to his death, as he was able to bathe, cook, and attend VA appointments with the use of an electric scooter.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not require personal assistance from another person due to his ability to perform activities of daily living such as bathing, cooking, and attending VA appointments.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy of upper extremities, Peripheral neuropathy of lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 24, 2023
- Citation
- 23018485
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, hypertension, gastrointestinal disability, bilateral eye disability, and psychiatric disorder due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Korea. The Veteran's claims were remanded for consideration of obstructive sleep apnea.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection for peripheral neuropathy, hypertension, heart disorder, gastrointestinal disorder (GERD), and erectile dysfunction. The case will be remanded to allow for further examination and opinion.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, hypertension, heart disorder, and GERD due to potential issues with the opinions provided. The ED claim is also remanded as it is intertwined with the underlying conditions.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for further development to address the Veteran's claims of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower and upper extremities, as well as myelitis. The VA must obtain an addendum opinion regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions, considering the Veteran's lay statements and medical evidence.
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