The Veteran's service-connected left and right lower extremity neuropathies are granted, presumed to be related to herbicide exposure during his Vietnam service.,Service connection for bilateral feet condition is denied as there is no separate diagnosis outside of the already service-connected right and left lower extremity neuropathy disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current neuropathies are considered presumptively service-connected due to herbicide exposure during his Vietnam service.,There is no evidence of a separate bilateral feet condition, as the Veteran's symptoms align with his already service-connected right and left lower extremity neuropathy disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Lower Extremity Neuropathy, Right Lower Extremity Neuropathy, Bilateral Feet Condition, Left Knee Strain
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 12, 2026
- Citation
- A26013436
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