- Neuropathy documented by one of the following studies: nerve conduction studies and needle electromyography (EMG); quantitative sensory testing of the foot with Computer Aided Sensory Evaluator (CASE IV); quantitative sudomotor axon reflex test (Quantitative Sweat MeasurementSystem [Q-Sweat]); neurology specialty examination; and neuropathy impairment score (NIS) of less than 25.