Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2022

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for neuropathy of the bilateral legs has been withdrawn. The Board has remanded cases involving sleep apnea and neuropathy of the bilateral arms, to include as secondary to service-connected PTSD and shoulder disabilities, respectively.

The Board has dismissed the appeals of service connection claims for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, diabetes mellitus type 2, peripheral neuropathy, and left leg amputation due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for pes planus, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to inadequate medical opinions and missing VA treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for arthritis of the cervical spine, as well as bilateral upper extremity disabilities (neuropathy and radiculopathy) that are secondary to her service-connected cervical arthritis.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus as due to herbicide exposure. The heart disability, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and foot disabilities are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to insufficient opinions regarding the etiology of his neck, left hip, and bilateral foot disabilities. The claims are not currently decided on service connection.

The Board has denied service connection for a chronic respiratory disorder and remanded the issues of diabetes mellitus, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, headaches, and blurred vision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to service-connected PTSD and/or herbicide exposure, as well as secondary service connection.

The Board has determined that additional medical records are needed and the Veteran should be provided with VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions, including whether they are related to service or secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to conflicting opinions and inconsistencies among the VA examination, including a lack of informed consent.

The Board has granted SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person due to service-connected disabilities. The increased rating, SMC, and TDIU claims are remanded as the Veteran's private treatment records have not been obtained.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus was denied, and his request for TDIU was also denied due to insufficient evidence showing he is unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding that there is insufficient medical evidence to determine if these conditions are related to his service-connected foot disability. The case will be returned to VA for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease is granted. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and peripheral neuropathy are remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his left knee disabilities were dismissed. The Board granted a TDIU based on the combined effect of his service-connected conditions, including major depressive disorder and physical disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his claims for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, right upper extremity, left lower extremity, and right lower extremity. As a result, these issues are dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service records are incomplete and remands for further development, including VA examinations to determine the etiology of his low back disability, diabetes mellitus, and neuropathy.

The Veteran's claim for service connection to reopen and for diabetes mellitus is granted. The claims for service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower and upper extremities are remanded.

The Veteran's left shoulder peripheral neuropathy and paresthesias are not service-connected, as the VA examiner found no causal relationship between his service-connected left shoulder impingement syndrome. The TDIU claim was denied due to lack of a completed VA Form 21-8940.

The Board dismissed the appeal of service connection for bilateral upper extremity cervical neuropathy because the appellant requested to withdraw the appeal.