The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of peripheral neuropathy of bilateral lower extremities, finding that it is less likely than not related to his military service.
The deciding factor: The Board found no causal relationship between the Veteran's current peripheral neuropathy and his military service, including exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange).
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy of bilateral lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 2, 2026
- Citation
- A26009412
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