Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2022

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left ankle disabilities, as well as peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities. The evidence does not support a finding of current disabilities or a causal relationship to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, bilateral neuropathy, and a chronic back disability due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, type 2 diabetes mellitus, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are being remanded for further development to determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his service.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his left hand laceration scar was denied, and he is now receiving a 20 percent disability rating effective December 24, 2020.,His peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity remains rated at 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetic nephropathy and kidney transplant, left carpal tunnel syndrome, and a rating in excess of 10 percent for a left wrist disability due to additional evidence being submitted.

The Board has ordered the case to be remanded for additional development, including obtaining an addendum medical opinion regarding the nerves affected by and corresponding symptomatology of the Veteran's service-connected left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity and arthritis, finding that there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another person due to service-connected disabilities. The evidence did not show that any service-connected disability required regular assistance from another person.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities is rated at 20 percent, but no higher. The appeals for increased ratings are denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of his upper and lower extremities, as secondary to herbicide agent exposure. The Veteran is currently in receipt of a 100 percent rating for major depression.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of compliance with previous remand instructions and to address whether an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent prior to May 22, 2019 is warranted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity and an upper respiratory disorder, to include as secondary to asbestos exposure due to insufficient development and examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot peripheral neuropathy are being remanded due to the VA not making reasonable efforts to obtain relevant private treatment records. Specifically, the Veteran informed the examiner that he received treatment from T[]Thompson ARNP and Dr. Bowlds' office.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment, and he is also found to be in need of regular aid and attendance. The Board has granted the TDIU claim and remanded for a VA examination regarding SMC.

The Board denied service connection for a skin condition and bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy as the evidence did not show these conditions were related to the Veteran's active duty service, including exposure to herbicides.

The Board has remanded two issues related to peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities due to a duty to assist error. The Veteran's service connection claims are being reviewed again for proper medical opinion regarding causation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have not prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for specially adapted housing is granted due to his service-connected heart disability and peripheral neuropathy causing severe loss of use of both lower and upper extremities. The appeal for the special home adaptation grant is dismissed as moot because eligibility for specially adapted housing has been established.

The Veteran's service connection claims for injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at ankle and foot level of the left leg, unspecified mononeuropathy of left lower limb, Conn's syndrome hypertension, left ear hearing loss, anaphylactic sensitivity, COPD, and a back disorder are all granted.