The Veteran's increased ratings for right and left upper extremity radial nerve peripheral neuropathy, as well as his sciatic nerve peripheral neuropathy from March 18, 2020, are denied. Separate ratings for sciatic neuritis in the lower extremities are granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable DCs.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Upper Extremity Radial Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy, Left Upper Extremity Radial Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy, Right Lower Extremity Sciatic Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy, Left Lower Extremity Sciatic Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 8, 2026
- Citation
- A26001791
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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).
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