Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2024

The Veteran's left and right foot disabilities, including plantar fasciitis and subtalar joint subluxation, are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including anxiety disorder and PTSD, is granted as service-connected.,Service connection for bilateral lower extremity neuropathy is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for neuropathy of his right upper, right lower, and left lower extremities due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange during his military service. A VA examination is required to determine if these conditions are related to TERA.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various hip and nerve conditions due to lack of evidence supporting a nexus between these conditions and active duty.,The Veteran's claims for service connection related to his hip disabilities and peripheral neuropathy have been remanded as there is insufficient evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal regarding service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities (BLE) and (BUE). The claim for left ear hearing loss was denied due to lack of new and material evidence.,New and material evidence has been presented to reopen claims for psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression; asthma. These claims are granted.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU prior to April 21, 2015, due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or following any substantial gainful employment.,The Veteran's SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance is denied as he does not require the regular aid of another person.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding that the symptoms manifested within a year of service.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings on multiple service-connected disabilities have been dismissed due to his request for withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates as they were not properly appealed and became final.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions of coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension are granted under the PACT Act. Service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is also granted. However, service connection for enlarged aorta remains pending as it requires further examination.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claims for service connection for bilateral hip bursitis and low back condition with bilateral upper and lower neuropathy, finding new and material evidence. The claims are now remanded to determine if service connection can be established.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are not granted and have been remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea, neurological disorders of the bilateral lower and upper extremities. Additional development is needed to obtain relevant medical records and provide an opinion on the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection for diabetes mellitus and its associated peripheral neuropathy in both upper and lower extremities. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed again, with a focus on verifying herbicide exposure and obtaining an expert medical opinion regarding the etiology of DM.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions of hemorrhagic stroke, muscle weakness with neuropathy of the right upper extremity, and antalgic gait with muscle weakness and neuropathy of the right lower extremity rendered him unable to secure or maintain gainful employment from January 11, 2016, to May 22, 2016.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not compensable, as the average puretone threshold is below 40 decibels in both ears.,Service connection for diabetic neuropathy of the right upper extremity, left upper extremity, right lower extremity, and left lower extremity has been granted. The condition is secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus type II associated with exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, malignant melanoma, neuropathy of the left arm, right leg, and left leg, as well as hypertension are all denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection to diabetes mellitus type II, coronary artery disease, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities are granted from August 10, 2022, pursuant to the PACT Act. The cases are remanded for further examination and opinion regarding prior periods of service.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine and left hip disability were denied as they are not related to his active duty service.,Service connection for neurological symptoms of the left lower extremity, including neuropathy and radiculopathy, was also denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, stating he was satisfied with the decision and wished to discontinue further development actions.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for peripheral neuropathy, chloracne, rosacea, and tinea unguium due to herbicide exposure. The Veteran's claims are now pending before the AOJ for further development.