Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2023

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for TDIU and DEA, finding that he did not meet the schedular criteria for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability prior to June 21, 2011. The case was remanded for extraschedular consideration of TDIU from November 17, 2010 to June 21, 2011.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of his conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion and further development is needed.

The Veteran's service-connected right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy are each rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Code 8615.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not shown to be related to his active duty service or any other etiology. Therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's initial rating for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, diabetes mellitus, and coronary artery disease was denied. The appeal is remanded for further consideration on service connection for a low back disability and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records from the Veteran's prison and scheduling a VA examination. The issues of increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and left foot neuropathy are also being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered her unable to secure and follow substantially gainful occupation since August 9, 2012.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been granted. The Veteran is now entitled to a 10 percent rating for left hip limitation of extension, a 10 percent rating for right hip limitation of extension, a 40 percent rating for left hip flexion from May 18, 2016, and a 30 percent rating for right hip flexion from May 18, 2016.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in medical findings and need for a new VA examination to address symptoms of peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, including any functional impairment related to pain.

The Board has remanded the claims for head cancer, neck cancer, diabetes mellitus type 2, and peripheral neuropathy due to unresolved issues. The Veteran's service records do not show any current diagnoses of these conditions.

The Veteran's eczematous dermatitis has been granted a 30 percent rating, effective March 16, 2021.,The Veteran's left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy has been granted an initial 20 percent rating.,The Veteran's right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy has been granted an initial 20 percent rating.,The Veteran's left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy has been granted an initial 30 percent rating.,The Veteran's right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy has been granted an initial 40 percent rating.,The Veteran is now entitled to a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

From May 28, 2019, the Veteran is granted a special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate due to multiple service-connected disabilities. From December 13, 2017, he is granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) for PTSD alone.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The issues of service connection for right and left lower extremity neuropathy, as a result of exposure to an herbicide agent, are remanded.,Service connection for OSA was denied because there is no evidence linking the current condition to service. Service connection for right and left lower extremity neuropathy were also remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding their onset or relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the cases of cataracts and diabetic neuropathy of bilateral lower extremity for additional development to determine if they are related to service-connected disabilities or if they were caused by any service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for BUE peripheral neuropathy is remanded due to the need for further development, including an addendum VA examination and consideration of all theories of service connection.

The Board has remanded the cases for a VA examination to clarify whether the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy or radiculopathy is associated with his service-connected thoracolumbar spine disorder.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, including as related to Agent Orange exposure. The issues on appeal are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of his hip, knee, spine, and neurological disorders. The VA will obtain additional medical records and provide the Veteran with new examinations to address these issues.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for service connection.,Service connection was denied for chronic fatigue syndrome, hypertension, cataracts, kidney stones, diabetes adult onset, peripheral neuropathy of upper and lower extremities, GERD, renal disease, and arthritis.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted as service connected due to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral hip, knee, and ankle disorders, as well as lower extremity neuropathies.