Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2024

The Board has denied a TDIU prior to March 2, 2018 and remanded the issue of an increased rating for prostate cancer residuals.

The Veteran was employed in a substantially gainful occupation prior to August 2, 2016. Therefore, the claim for TDIU is denied as he did not meet the criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his service connection claims, particularly those related to ulcerative colitis and its secondary effects on other conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of examination and conflicting medical evidence. The issues are related as they may be impacted by the Veteran's obesity, which is linked to his service-connected patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee or sleep apnea.

The Veteran's appeal is for a higher rating for his right wrist tendonitis, and the Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete VA examination reports. The focus of the remand is on assessing whether there is a current neurologic disability associated with service-connected right wrist tendonitis.

The Board has granted a 40 percent rating for left and right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, the maximum available under Diagnostic Code 8520.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and diabetic peripheral neuropathy are granted as service-connected, with the Board finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by his service-connected hepatitis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in the loss of use of both lower extremities, necessitating the use of a cane or wheelchair as a normal mode of locomotion. The Board has granted eligibility for specially adapted housing based on this finding.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities due to inadequate development and incomplete record. The Veteran's service connection claim is inextricably intertwined with his diabetes mellitus claim.

The Veteran's right and left knee strain residuals are granted service connection. The Veteran's recurrent upper extremity neurological disabilities (idiopathic neuropathy) are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities (feet and legs) due to Agent Orange exposure, finding that there was no evidence of onset within one year of separation from service and conflicting statements regarding when symptoms began.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is granted as service connection pursuant to the PACT Act due to exposure during Gulf War service.,Service connection for lumbar spine disability, right lower extremity neuropathy, and migraine headaches are granted based on continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, as well as the issue of entitlement to TDIU. The Veteran will be provided with a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his in-service complaints and diagnoses.

Service connection is granted for bilateral upper and lower peripheral neuropathy, peritoneal adhesions, and chronic kidney disease stage 2. The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral inguinal hernia, hiatal hernia, and small bowel resection are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for their left femoral cutaneous nerve neuropathy is denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent has been granted and no other diagnostic code provides for a higher rating.

The Board has ordered another remand due to insufficient compliance with prior remand directives and the need for a more adequate opinion regarding the severity of the Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy.

The case is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy (sciatic and femoral nerve impairment), and TDIU claims are all subject to further review.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, and the Board has remanded them to obtain further development regarding herbicide exposure in Puerto Rico.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for various conditions, including arthritis, respiratory disabilities, scleroderma, fibromyalgia, stomach disability, and DM type II with diabetic retinopathy and neuropathy. The Veteran's participation in a TERA is acknowledged, but further development is needed to address her exposure claims.