Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claim for residuals of dengue fever, a lumbar spine disability, diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, and TDIU prior to September 29, 2008 have all been denied.,The Board found that there was no current evidence of residuals from dengue fever or any other service-connected condition. The Veteran's low back disability was not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a bilateral foot disorder, including as secondary to Achilles tendonitis, is being remanded due to the need for further development and examination.

The Veteran is granted a higher rate of SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected conditions, which include generalized sarcoidosis with headaches, cardiomegaly associated with generalized sarcoidosis with headaches, bilateral diabetic retinopathy with macular edema and cataract, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of both upper and lower extremities, major depressive disorder, erectile dysfunction, and dermatitis. The Veteran is in receipt of a combined total evaluation for compensation of 100 percent from July 22, 2008.

The Board denied service connection for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of the hands and feet due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or exposure to herbicide agents.,Service records did not show any diagnosis of these conditions during service or within one year post-service. The Veteran's duties were unrelated to areas where herbicide exposure was presumed.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequacies in the VA examinations and other issues.

The appeal of the evaluations for bilateral upper extremity, sciatic and femoral peripheral neuropathy has been dismissed as the Appellant withdrew her appeal.

The Board has denied service connection for right upper extremity, peripheral neuropathy and left upper extremity, peripheral neuropathy due to lack of current diagnosis. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine and lower extremity neurological disabilities are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings was denied. The left wrist sprain and ulnar neuropathy were rated at the maximum allowable under VA regulations, with no higher rating granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient rationale in previous VA opinions and lack of consideration of potential secondary service connection.

The Veteran's service connection claim for diabetes is reopened and granted. The claim for a neural disorder other than neuropathy of all four extremities, to include Parkinson's disease, is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions due to incomplete records from the Veteran's National Guard service.

The Board has determined that new evidence was added since the last decision and requires a remand to consider this evidence. The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both upper extremities, secondary to diabetes, are being returned to the AOJ for further review.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetic neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, and a diabetic foot ulcer to obtain medical opinions regarding their severity.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a combined disability rating higher than 60 percent, citing satisfaction with the current 90 percent rating. The Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to potential exposure to herbicide agents, specifically Agent Orange, during his service in Korea. The issues of bladder cancer and associated neuropathy are now before the AOJ for further research.

The Veteran's right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy have been granted initial ratings of 40 percent each.,The Veteran's hypertension has not met the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and needs further examination. The effective date of service connection remains October 4, 2017.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional examinations and opinions to determine if the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his service, including any in-service injuries.

The Board has decided to remand the cases due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, including its relation to service or diabetes mellitus.