The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to obtain an adequate VA medical opinion regarding direct service connection for peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities. The Veteran's exposure to herbicides during service is presumed, but his disabilities did not manifest within one year of last exposure.
The deciding factor: The AOJ failed to ensure that an adequate VA medical opinion was obtained regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy right lower extremity, Peripheral neuropathy left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 21, 2024
- Citation
- A24077457
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral peripheral neuropathy due to a need for further development of evidence related to herbicide exposure.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issues of entitlement to increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy affecting both upper and lower extremities due to new evidence that was not previously considered.
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