The appeal for initial disability ratings in excess of 20 percent and 30 percent for service-connected peripheral neuropathies is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error.

The deciding factor: A new VA examination is required to assess the severity of the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy in light of his medications, as the previous examinations did not address this aspect.

Claimed conditions

Right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy (sciatic nerve), Left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy (sciatic nerve), Right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy (median and radial nerves)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 4, 2025

Citation

A25095746

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