The Board has granted service connection for a leg length discrepancy and neuropathy of the right lower extremity, but denied service connection for neuropathy of the left lower extremity.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports that the Veteran's leg length discrepancy is related to his service-connected disabilities. For the right lower extremity neuropathy, the Board found that it was likely due to repetitive trauma and specific superficial nerves in service. The left lower extremity neuropathy claim was denied as there was no positive medical nexus.
- Claimed conditions
- leg length discrepancy, neuropathy of the right lower extremity, neuropathy of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 23, 2024
- Citation
- A24039938
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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: Granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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