Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claims for service connection for CFS and ulcers have been dismissed. The claim of hearing loss disorder has been denied, as the evidence does not indicate a current disability under VA regulations. Tinnitus was also denied due to lack of in-service or post-service manifestation within one year of separation from service.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy in the left upper extremity is now rated at 40%.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremity (BUE) is dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremity (BLE).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left popliteal nerve disability and anemia due to inadequate examination opinions.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and bilateral peripheral neuropathy, lower extremities sciatic nerve are granted prior to August 10, 2022. The diabetes mellitus is presumed due to herbicide exposure in Thailand, while the peripheral neuropathy is related to his service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran is currently service connected for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities, effective December 21, 2015. He asserts entitlement to earlier effective dates.,Prior to that date, there was no evidence of a claim for peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of his bilateral lower and upper extremities, as well as a higher rating for Meniere's disease. The evidence did not establish that the Veteran's conditions were related to military service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were withdrawn. The Board granted service connection for left knee degenerative arthritis, right knee degenerative arthritis, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation at the housebound rate due to his service-connected psychiatric disability and multiple other disabilities rated at least 60 percent combined.

The Veteran's bilateral foot condition is not related to his active service.,There is no evidence of a current bilateral lower extremity neurological condition, and the Veteran does not have radiculopathy or neuropathy.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy in both upper and lower extremities are being remanded due to the need for further examination and clarification of the evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy in both upper and lower extremities are being remanded due to the need for further examination and clarification of the evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy in both upper and lower extremities are being remanded due to the need for further examination and clarification of the evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus, type 2 and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, are found to preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation. The appeal for higher initial ratings is remanded due to the need for updated examinations.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a comprehensive examination of his service-connected disabilities' impact on employment. The issue of TDIU will be reconsidered based on all available evidence.

The Board has remanded the following issues for further development: service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD). The Veteran's current diagnoses are being evaluated to determine if they had onset during his periods of active duty or were caused by a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot neuropathy, left leg peripheral neuropathy, and left foot peripheral neuropathy due to potential Agent Orange exposure during his Vietnam service. The Veteran is invited to submit any private treatment records related to diabetes mellitus and toxic exposure risk activities.

The Veteran's combined disability rating is now at 100%, making the TDIU claim moot as he already has a single service-connected condition rated at 100%.

The Board has dismissed the neck and back condition claims, and has remanded the left upper extremity radiculopathy claim. The right upper extremity radiculopathy claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence from the USPS OIG regarding a prior investigation into compensation benefits fraud.

The Board has granted service connection for right ankle arthritis and instability, finding that the Veteran's preexisting right ankle disability was aggravated by service. However, the Board denied service connection for a right foot disability, concluding that it is not related to his now service-connected right ankle condition.