Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 are being remanded due to procedural errors and the need for additional evidence.

The Board denied service connection for right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy as there is no current diagnosis of a disability or required showing of impairment in earning capacity.

The Veteran's service connection for CIDP and idiopathic peripheral neuropathy due to exposure to toxic substances in service is granted.,Service connection for hyperlipidemia is denied as it is not a disability for VA compensation purposes.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination opinions regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected conditions, including hypertension, PTSD, ataxia (claimed as chronic pain), peripheral neuropathy and restless leg syndrome, bilateral lower extremities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, right upper extremity neuropathy, and left upper extremity neuropathy as there is no persuasive evidence linking these conditions to his active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for stroke residuals. The decision on aid and attendance is pending as it was not decided in this appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left knee, hip, and low back degenerative arthritis as well as right and left lower extremity neuropathy that are secondary to the Veteran's service-connected pes planus with DJD.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the teeth, finding that new evidence presented after a prior final denial supports the claim and that his condition is related to herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran's service connection for diabetes mellitus is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand. However, the service connection for neuropathy of the right foot is denied as there is no medical evidence linking it to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of evidence regarding Social Security Administration disability benefits and medical records used in their determination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral lower extremity neuropathy is being reconsidered.

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The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the claims for service connection were not adjudicated.

The Board has denied service connection for a low back disability and peripheral neuropathy or radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, finding that there is no credible evidence of continuity of symptomatology and no competent evidence of a nexus to service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development to obtain VA treatment records from before March 9, 2004.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for coronary artery disease and neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities due to inadequate examinations. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of his right hip condition, lip disability, and right lower extremity neuropathy as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's heart disorder was not incurred in service and is not related to herbicide exposure. The Board denied service connection for this condition.,Neuropathy of the arms, hands, and legs was not diagnosed during service or within one year after separation from service. The Board denied service connection for this condition.,Dementia was not diagnosed during service or within one year after separation from service. The Board denied service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including those for ischemic heart disease, diabetic neuropathy, and skin disabilities. The additional evidence submitted since the May 2021 Supplemental Statement of the Case will be considered by the AOJ.

The Veteran's eye disability, colon cancer, and lung disability are remanded for further examination to determine if they are related to service exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has determined that the Veteran may have had peripheral neuropathy disabilities during his lifetime, and these conditions are presumed to be related to exposure to organic solvents at Camp Lejeune. However, there is insufficient medical evidence to make a decision on whether these conditions are also related to herbicide agent exposure in Vietnam.