It absolutely can when it affects the motor signals. Nerve deterioration can cause muscle weakness in the feet, legs, hands, etc. It can also cause orthostatic intolerance with leg weakness upon standing. Mine has gradually gotten worse over the years and I now use a motorized wheelchair when I go out shopping. It's been a real blessing to have it. Here's an article from Mayo explaining nerve damage. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14737-peripheral-neuropathy

Hello,
So sorry about what you're going through. And you're not alone. I have been experiencing muscle weakness in my knees and have to wear knee braces. And yes, all resaerch indicates that peripheral neuropathy can definitely cause muscle weakness in different areas of the body. Our nervous system is highly intricate and complex. It's by far not understood by the medical field despite all the knowledge out there. Peripheral neuropathy, especially the idiopathic one, is a progressive condition without any concrete cure. All currently available treatments are aimed at slowing down the progression of the condition. Each person displays different symptoms depending on the makeup of our respective bodies. This is a well known and established fact.
All I can suggest to you is to keep your muscles moving despite everything; otherwise, the weakness will get worse.
I wish you the best.
Take care and have