Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2023

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient compliance with previous instructions and failure to schedule a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding that additional development is needed to address whether these conditions are related to his service-connected hypothyroidism.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether it is caused or aggravated by service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's right leg ilioinguinal neuropathy, finding that his impairment is best described as severe.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for lumbar spine disability. The claims of entitlement to increased ratings for various disabilities, including OSA, CAD, diabetes mellitus, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and TDIU prior to March 2, 2018, are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for multiple sclerosis and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy on a presumptive basis due to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues related to service connection and disability ratings, effectively dismissing the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly his bilateral foot disabilities, precluded him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper, right lower, and left lower extremities due to exposure to herbicide agents. The AOJ is instructed to schedule a VA examination and obtain any additional medical records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction due to diabetes mellitus type II have been denied as there is no evidence of herbicide exposure during service.,Service connection cannot be established because the Veteran did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection based on his alleged herbicide exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, finding that it is related to herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow gainful employment, as he has a combined evaluation of 80% and his conditions have not prevented him from working.

The Board has granted service connection for a left shoulder disability, but the cases of right wrist and upper extremity peripheral neuropathy are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, secondary to type two diabetes mellitus, was granted a 20 percent disability rating prior to July 21, 2018.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100% effective July 18, 2019. He also received SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) and TDIU prior to July 18, 2019.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional development.,The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, bilateral neuropathy of the legs, and TDIU are being remanded as there is insufficient information regarding his military service in Vietnam.,The Veteran's appeals for chronic sinusitis, cervical spine disability, bilateral arm radiculopathy, and allergic rhinitis are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,The Veteran's appeal for TDIU prior to January 15, 2020 is being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with other claims that require further development.,,,

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes and peripheral neuropathy made it difficult for him to function in any work environment, leading to a TDIU on an extraschedular basis from March 7, 2016.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of compliance with prior remand instructions and inadequate examination. The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is related to service, but exposure to herbicide agents is not considered.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, finding that these conditions are related to injuries sustained during active duty.

The Board denied service connection for left ear pain, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity due to a lack of current diagnosis.,There is no evidence showing that the Veteran currently suffers from any of these conditions.