Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2022

The Veteran's application for S-DVI was denied because he had a history of stroke, which is not considered 'good health' under VA standards. The Board has ordered remand to comply with the requirements set forth in the Veterans Benefits Manual (M29-1) and ensure proper notification.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, Parkinson's disease, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy in both upper and lower extremities are granted.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for earlier effective dates in the cases of left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as new and relevant evidence has not been submitted to reopen the claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity, to include as due to exposure to herbicides is remanded because the VA-contracted examiner did not provide an etiological opinion.

The Board granted service connection for coronary artery disease and right lower extremity and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, but denied effective dates prior to the date of claim or the date entitlement arose.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits are granted with an effective date of November 1, 2019. The Board found the Veteran was unable to engage in substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities as of this date.

The Veteran's diagnosed neuropathy is not related to active service, nor was it caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability. The claim for service connection for neuropathy is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left lower extremity neuropathy, finding that there was no evidence to support a direct link between his active-duty service and the condition.

The Veteran's bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities is related to his exposure to herbicide agents (including Agent Orange) during service.,The Veteran's left eye macular scar with vision loss, claimed as residuals of shrapnel wound, is related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both the left and right lower extremities, finding that the Veteran's condition is due to his presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for kidney disease and peripheral neuropathy, as these conditions may be related to herbicide exposure. The remand includes obtaining medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of any diagnosed conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right lower extremity (RLE) sciatica and/or neuropathy, as well as left lower extremity (LLE) sciatica and/or neuropathy. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service or any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are granted a rating of 40 percent each, effective prior to July 6, 2021. The Veteran's right upper and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy are denied ratings higher than 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and additional development of records. The Veteran's heart condition, peripheral neuropathy, and vascular disease are all being reviewed.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for mononeuropathy is dismissed. A rating higher than 70 percent for a trauma and stressor disorder prior to August 25, 2016, is granted. The issue of service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for right upper extremity, left upper extremity, right lower extremity, and left lower extremity diabetic neuropathy due to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy due to inadequate previous opinions and conflicting findings.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, as these conditions are presumed to be related to exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange). The case is being returned for further medical evaluation.