Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the Veteran's diagnosed conditions are proximately due or aggravated by her service-connected migraine headaches. The examiner is asked to provide a more thorough opinion considering all relevant evidence, including previous DBQs.

The Board has denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, as well as left ulnar neuropathy, diabetes mellitus, vascular disorders of the lower extremities, and special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status. The claims are remanded for additional development.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the claims of service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction. The case is being remanded to allow for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development regarding potential exposure to herbicide agents during service in Panama. The Veteran's claims for various conditions are now pending.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, and therefore no service connection decisions were made for any of the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected peripheral vestibular disorder is currently rated as 30 percent disabling, and his tinnitus is secondary to this condition.,Issues related to bilateral foot, knee, lumbar spine, and lower extremity neuropathy are remanded for further review.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of a creative organ is denied because he does not have anatomical loss or loss of use of any creative organs, including his penis and testicles.

The Board has dismissed all claims for service connection as the Veteran died after the appeal was remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for COPD, a skin condition, obstructive sleep apnea, and ataxia due to exposure to harmful chemicals. The claims are now considered on their merits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities has been reopened due to new and material evidence. The case is now remanded for further evaluation, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and the need for updated medical records. The Veteran's fibromyalgia, polyneuropathy of upper extremities, depression, radiculopathy, and sciatica are at issue.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for peripheral neuropathy, left shoulder condition, urethra disability, fibromyalgia, bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy due to additional development being required.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and a brain tumor, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or any presumptive exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities has been rated at 10% since February 1, 2010. The Board found that higher ratings are not warranted under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the Board's failure to provide an adequate statement of reasons or bases for its decision. The case will be referred to the Under Secretary for Benefits or the Director of Compensation and Pension Service for consideration of assignment of a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus (type 1), peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, eye conditions, and erectile dysfunction as these conditions are not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, neuropathy of the bilateral lower and upper extremities, and depression due to incomplete verification of herbicide exposure in Korea.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various peripheral neuropathies and carpal tunnel syndrome are being remanded due to the need for additional development. The claim for TBI residuals is also being remanded as new evidence has been received that may support a reopening of this previously denied claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, as well as his erectile dysfunction, are being remanded due to new evidence suggesting a possible relationship with his diabetes mellitus, type II.,The Veteran also has been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper and lower extremities. He claims these conditions are related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded due to the need to obtain VA clinic records since service discharge and associate them with the record.