The Board grants service connection for small fiber neuropathy, which was previously denied but is now supported by new and relevant evidence.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows a current disability of small fiber neuropathy that began during the Veteran's active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- small fiber neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 4, 2024
- Citation
- A24071429
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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