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Radiculopathy and neuropathyevidence checklist.

Nerve ratings follow which nerve, which side, and how badly it functions: mild, moderate, or severe. These are commonly missed add ons to spine and diabetes claims.

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  • EMG or nerve conduction study results, if any
  • The primary condition driving it (spine condition, diabetes) and its records
  • Which limb and which side: symptoms are rated per extremity
  • Numbness, tingling, burning, or weakness, with specific examples
  • Dropping objects, tripping, or balance changes
  • How far symptoms radiate (where they start and stop)
  • Sleep disruption from limb symptoms
  • Treatment: medication (gabapentin and similar), injections, therapy
  • Whether the symptoms were raised at your spine or diabetes C&P exam
Peripheral neuropathy condition page Lower extremity radiculopathy
An educational list of evidence types VA commonly reviews for this claim family. It is not legal advice or a filing instruction, and a specific claim may need more, less, or different evidence. A VA accredited representative can review what your file actually needs.
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Radiculopathy and neuropathy evidence checklist, August 19, 2026. Evidence VA commonly reviews; educational, not filing instructions.
Nerve ratings follow which nerve, which side, and how badly it functions: mild, moderate, or severe. These are commonly missed add ons to spine and diabetes claims.
EMG or nerve conduction study results, if any
The primary condition driving it (spine condition, diabetes) and its records
Which limb and which side: symptoms are rated per extremity
Numbness, tingling, burning, or weakness, with specific examples
Dropping objects, tripping, or balance changes
How far symptoms radiate (where they start and stop)
Sleep disruption from limb symptoms
Treatment: medication (gabapentin and similar), injections, therapy
Whether the symptoms were raised at your spine or diabetes C&P exam
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