Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions regarding her left foot and ankle disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy and neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, finding that these conditions are related to service. The Veteran's symptoms have persisted since his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development and evaluation of his diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, and renal calculus.

The claim for an effective date prior to February 16, 2016, for the grant of service connection for IBS is dismissed.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity and right lower extremity. These claims are remanded for further review.,Service connection for CFS is granted.

The Veteran's diabetes and right lower extremity neuropathy are granted as service-connected based on presumptive service connection for herbicide agent exposure.,Right lower extremity neuropathy is also granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents in service.,A neurological disorder other than right lower extremity neuropathy, including diabetic amyotrophy and neuropathy, is granted as secondary to diabetes.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient reasons for denying ratings in excess of 10 percent prior to January 3, 2018, and in excess of 20 percent as of January 3, 2018, for right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and peripheral neuropathy of the extremities due to outstanding VA and non-VA treatment records that need to be obtained.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate examination reports and failure to address relevant lay evidence. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), diabetes, and both upper and lower extremity neuropathy are remanded due to the need for further development regarding exposure to herbicide agents and other chemicals.

The Board has dismissed the appeals of service connection and a rating for left peroneal axonal neuropathy and total left knee replacement due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, as they may be related to herbicide exposure during service. The VA is instructed to seek additional medical opinions regarding whether these disabilities are due to Parkinson's-like symptoms or a condition with such symptoms.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy due to presumed herbicide agent exposure. The Veteran's death prevented a full medical opinion on the nature and etiology of his bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy associated with the lumbar spine due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The Board has found that additional development is required before the claims on appeal may be decided. The Veteran needs to provide VA Form 21-4142 for any private physicians and medical facilities from February 1997 to May 2001, and then from May 2002 to August 2013 related to diabetes mellitus, type II, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The Board will remand the claims after this development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right upper extremities, as well as erectile dysfunction secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran's claims for left ear hearing loss, hypertension, atopic dermatitis, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and posttraumatic stress disorder are all remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of tuberculosis has been denied.,Service connection is granted for diabetes mellitus, with associated peripheral neuropathy affecting the bilateral lower and upper extremities.,Left and right foot disabilities are remanded for further evaluation.,Peripheral neuropathy claims remain pending.,No specific exposure basis was provided in this decision.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus has been withdrawn.,Service connection is granted for dry eyes as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus.,The claim for service connection for lumbar spine condition is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion.,The Veteran's PTSD rating is remanded for a new VA examination to assess current severity and manifestations of his disability.,The Veteran's right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy rating is remanded for a new VA examination to assess current severity and manifestations of his disability.,The Veteran's left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy rating is remanded for a new VA examination to assess current severity and manifestations of his disability.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is dismissed because he has a combined 100% schedular rating for his service-connected disabilities and does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate.