Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2024

The Board has determined that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is etiologically related to his active duty service, granting service connection for this condition.

The Board has denied service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, and peripheral neuropathy due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service. The case is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, glaucoma, retinopathy, skin disorder, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities due to exposure to herbicide agents and other toxins during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his exposure at Camp Lejeune, as well as his TDIU claim. The claims will be reviewed again with a focus on obtaining TERA examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the merits have been withdrawn. The claims for reopening of previously denied left great toe disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder are granted, but the issues of service connection remain pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to March 24, 2017, for service connection of PTSD and peripheral neuropathy of all four extremities. The issues were remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of his low back condition and sciatic neuropathy were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating under the applicable VA criteria.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his upper extremity neuropathy disorders are being remanded due to the need for clarification on whether he is service connected for CTS and/or cervical radiculopathy.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for migraine headaches, diabetes mellitus, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and status post distal pancreatectomy. The cases are being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for further development.,A TERA examination is also required for all claims.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities have been denied.,Effective dates for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities (sciatic nerve and femoral nerve) are granted as of December 27, 2012.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection claims have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Board has found that additional development is necessary due to incomplete records, including those from community care facilities. The claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II. The issues of TDIU are also remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service connection due to in-service noise exposure.,Presumptive service connection for hypertension is granted based on the PACT Act and presumed exposure to herbicide agents during Vietnam service.,Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities is granted based on presumptive exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development, including obtaining a full June 6, 2005 VA physical report and an addendum opinion to determine the nature and etiology of the lumbar spine disability.

The appeal is granted as the left ankle disability was improperly severed from service connection, and CFS is granted. Other issues are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's tinnitus, adjustment disorder, bilateral foot neuropathy, vestibular disorder, and erectile dysfunction are all remanded for further development due to alleged fault on the part of VA in providing care. The claims are reopened based on new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and a new examination to address the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral upper and lower peripheral neuropathy, including CIDP and carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II; hypertension/high blood pressure; heart condition; GERD; left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy; right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy; left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy; and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy have been reopened. The Board is remanding these issues due to the need for further development.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for a respiratory disability (shortness of breath) has also been remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to issues with the statement of reasons or bases in the previous decision.