Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for colon cancer, bilateral elbow disorders, and bilateral hearing loss due to procedural errors in previous decisions.

The appeal for service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy was dismissed as the Veteran's claim has been fully granted.,A rating of 30 percent, but no higher, for bilateral pes planus is granted prior to April 2, 2021. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is restored to a 50% rating.

The Veteran's increased rating claims for right ear hearing loss, diabetes, hypertension, erectile dysfunction (ED), bilateral cataracts, and peripheral neuropathy have been denied. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and TDIU on an extraschedular basis prior to August 5, 2016.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied as he did not have a current disability. The claims for diabetes, coronary artery disease, and peripheral neuropathy were granted with effective dates prior to the date of receipt of his claims.,The Veteran's sleep disorder and headache disorder claims are remanded for further examination.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further evaluation due to a possible worsening of the Veteran's bilateral lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy since their last examination.

The Board has remanded the cases for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities is related to his in-service exposure to cold/wetness and whether it may be due to misdiagnosed athlete's foot.

Your appeal for higher disability ratings for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy has been dismissed because you requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of PTSD, as well as the TDIU claim are being remanded due to incomplete medical records. The VA is instructed to obtain all relevant treatment records from private healthcare providers and VA facilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy disability. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for further development and consideration due to new evidence being added to the record.

The case is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the Veteran's ability to work due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied service connection for a left hip disability, to include left hip trochanteric pain syndrome. The low back and left hand/thumb disabilities are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on multiple conditions have been remanded due to procedural issues and the need for a Statement of the Case (SOC).

The Board has determined that additional evidence was submitted and requires further review by the AOJ before a final decision can be made.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings on her service-connected bilateral lower extremity neuropathy conditions are remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and conducting a new examination if additional records are obtained.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to restore VA disability compensation benefits for 16 days and reimburse $538.13 due to improper withholding of benefits in FY 2012. The issue regarding the withholding of benefits in FY 2013 is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine, and diabetes mellitus due to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran's service-connected degenerative arthritis may also be related to his left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, kidney disorder, hypertension, skeletal arthritis, peripheral neuropathy (upper and lower extremities), bilateral eye disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The appeals are now pending for further examination and opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of all four extremities, including the left and right upper and lower extremities. Service connection for aortic aneurysm is denied as it was not caused or aggravated by service-connected coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's glomerulonephritis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are granted service connection due to exposure to herbicide agents in service. The nerve disorder and cramps disorder claims are remanded for further evaluation.