Denied
The Board denied service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity neuropathy, but granted SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's neuropathy was related to his time in active service. However, he met the criteria for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance from another person due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- right upper extremity neuropathy, left upper extremity neuropathy, right lower extremity neuropathy, left lower extremity neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25008506
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