Denied
The Board denied service connection for neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities as there was no evidence to support a relationship between the Veteran's current diagnoses and his conceded toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) and exposure to herbicide agents.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner opined that the Veteran's late-onset peripheral neuropathy was less likely than not caused by the Veteran's TERAs, as supported by relevant medical literature.
- Claimed conditions
- neuropathy of the left lower extremity, neuropathy of the left upper extremity, neuropathy of the right lower extremity, neuropathy of the right upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25087137
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