Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2022

The Board has denied service connection for lumbar spine, left ankle, right ankle, headaches, sleep apnea, and peripheral neuropathy as the evidence does not support a relationship to service.,An initial compensable rating for hearing loss is remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and opinions to determine the current severity of her service-connected right foot disability, scar, back pain, and neuropathy. The examiner must address whether her back condition is aggravated by her service-connected hallux rigidus.

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The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and bilateral lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy as secondary to the service-connected diabetes. The Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand is presumed.

The Veteran's exposure to herbicides during his active-duty military service caused his colon cancer. The neurological disorders are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted, including for choriocarcinoma of the lungs and liver. Service connection was also established for peripheral neuropathy in multiple extremities. The Board found that the primary site of the Veteran's choriocarcinoma was likely in the lungs due to conflicting evidence but ultimately granted presumptive service connection based on exposure to herbicides in Korea.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and to obtain missing VA treatment records. The issues of PTSD, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy are all remanded.

The Veteran's stomach ulcers were granted service connection as they are considered to have been incurred in service, with the Board resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the claim.

The earlier effective date for a 30% rating for hearing loss is dismissed.,The previously denied claim for severe skin diseases has been reopened, but the issue of an earlier effective date remains unresolved.,The Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus type II, bladder cancer, ischemic heart disease, and neuropathy associated with diabetes mellitus type II are remanded due to insufficient evidence on their etiology.,Service connection is granted for diabetes mellitus type II, bladder cancer, ischemic heart disease, and neuropathy associated with diabetes mellitus type II.,The earlier effective date for the hearing loss rating remains unresolved.,The previously denied claim for severe skin diseases has been reopened, but an earlier effective date issue remains unresolved.,Service connection is granted for sleep apnea.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in loss of use of the feet, which qualifies him for financial assistance for an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy as moot due to a recent grant in an April 2022 rating decision. Service connection was granted for hyperparathyroidism secondary to chronic kidney disease, and PTSD was rated at 70 percent disabling. The appeals for melanoma, lumbar degenerative arthritis, and hypothyroidism were also addressed.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar strain and peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, including initial evaluations, effective dates for service connection, and TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Board has dismissed all appeals for service connection and rating higher than 60 percent for coronary artery disease, status post coronary artery bypass graft due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of inflammatory polyarthralgia, sicca syndrome, and peripheral neuropathy for further examination and opinion regarding their relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the claims due to deficiencies in prior examinations, and further review is needed for accurate evaluations of disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for swelling of the right and left lower extremities, including peripheral neuropathy, as well as fatigue syndrome, are being remanded due to failure to provide adequate notice and scheduling of VA examinations.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted effective November 9, 2011. The increased disability ratings for diabetes mellitus, type II, with erectile dysfunction and hypertension, compensation pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for an additional injury resulting from a cataract surgery performed at a VA Medical Center (VAMC) in June 2010, increased disability rating for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, and increased disability rating for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity are all dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent her from attending to the needs of nature, caring for herself, or protecting herself from the hazards of her environment. The Board has determined that she is in need of regular aid and attendance due to her service-connected conditions.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension, finding new and material evidence. Service connection is granted for both conditions.,The Veteran's depression and eye condition (claimed as vision loss) are remanded for further evaluation.