The Board has determined that the Veteran's left arm neuropathy was not caused by VA hospital care, medical or surgical treatment, and therefore denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.
The deciding factor: The April 2019 VA neurologist opinion concluded there was no evidence suggesting the October 2010 biopsy contributed to the Veteran's neuropathy, and that standard of care was not provided in the performance of the biopsy.
- Claimed conditions
- left arm neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 6, 2026
- Citation
- A26020526
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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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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
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