The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities (femoral nerve) was denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the Veteran's femoral nerve impairment in both lower extremities was equivalent to 'moderate' incomplete paralysis, which does not warrant an evaluation higher than 20 percent under Diagnostic Code 8526.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity (femoral nerve), Peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity (femoral nerve)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 7, 2026
- Citation
- A26001672
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to December 21, 2020 was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the appeal, affirming the severance of service connection for various conditions due to clear and unmistakable errors in the prior decision.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted initial disability ratings of 20 percent for peripheral neuropathy affecting both the sciatic and femoral nerves in each lower extremity, as well as a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board dismissed the claim for entitlement to TDIU since August 11, 2022, as moot due to a combined evaluation of 100 percent. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.
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