Granted
The Board granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper and lower extremities, as well as right and left lower extremity sciatica.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current disabilities are related to his service, including exposure to environmental hazards in Southwest Asia, based on a private medical opinion from Dr. J.W.
- Claimed conditions
- peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, right lower extremity sciatica, left lower extremity sciatica
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25104433
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