Denied
The Board denied service connection for degenerative arthritis and spinal stenosis, lumbar spine, left hand nerve damage, right hand nerve damage, right lower extremity (RLE) nerve damage, and left lower extremity (LLE) nerve damage. The claim for a compensable rating for hypertension prior to March 8, 2024, was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record does not support a finding that the Veteran's claimed conditions are related to his military service or that he meets the criteria for a compensable rating for hypertension during the relevant period.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis and spinal stenosis, lumbar spine (claimed as back pain), Left hand nerve damage, Right hand nerve damage, Right lower extremity (RLE) nerve damage (claimed as severe numbness in legs and feet), Left lower extremity (LLE) nerve damage (claimed as severe numbness in legs and feet), Hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25106629
Want to see how appeals like this one tend to go? Appeals like mine
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.