The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, degenerative arthritis of the left and right hands, and penile condition have all been denied as there is no current diagnosis or evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,Service treatment records are silent for any complaints or diagnoses related to these conditions. Post-service VA treatment records also do not indicate any such issues.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims were denied because the medical evidence does not support a current diagnosis of the claimed conditions, and there is no credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,Service treatment records are silent for any complaints or diagnoses related to these conditions. Post-service VA treatment records also do not indicate any such issues.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy left lower extremity, Peripheral neuropathy right lower extremity, Degenerative arthritis of the left hand, Left hand/finger/thumb condition, Degenerative arthritis of the right hand, Penile condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 8, 2026
- Citation
- A26001843
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- Dismissed
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