Partly granted
The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral small fiber neuropathy was withdrawn. The claims for higher evaluations for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, and for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance were remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's withdrawal of the claim for service connection for bilateral small fiber neuropathy was explicit, unambiguous, and done with a full understanding of the consequences. The VA examinations for the radiculopathy claims were deemed inadequate, necessitating remand.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral small fiber neuropathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25003280
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