Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, left and right lower extremity neuropathy are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of his conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of various conditions associated with Parkinson's disease, including motor manifestations and neurological symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of service connection and a higher initial rating for LLE peripheral neuropathy was granted. The effective date is set back to May 26, 2010, and the initial rating is increased to 20 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disability and peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity was granted with an effective date of October 30, 1972. The claim for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity is denied as it was not presented prior to January 13, 2016.

The Veteran's TDIU is already in effect prior to November 17, 2020. The appeal of this issue is dismissed as moot.

The Board has remanded six issues related to service connection for various conditions, including tinea pedis, heart disorder (congestive heart failure), and peripheral neuropathy in multiple extremities. The reasons are that the AOJ did not provide proper notice of the Veteran's right to a hearing before it issued its initial decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to notify error, as the September 10, 2020 Summary of the Case was returned as undeliverable and never properly re-mailed to the Appellant.

The Board denied service connection for a left arm disability, claimed as a left upper forearm knot, a left arm neuropathy disability, and right arm numbness, finding that these conditions were not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, peripheral neuropathy in all extremities, and Parkinson's disease due to herbicide exposure for further development of evidence.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for bilateral lower extremity neuropathy to obtain a VA medical opinion regarding its etiology, including whether it is related to herbicide agent exposure during military service.

The Veteran's right and left lower peripheral neuropathy were found to be manifested by trophic changes, numbness, sensory disturbances, and pain. The Board determined that the symptoms most closely approximated moderate incomplete paralysis, leading to a denial of entitlement to higher ratings.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these claims as he is deceased.

The Veteran's claims for right leg nerve damage, TBI, migraines, and postural dizziness are being remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.,Specifically, the VA examinations and opinions need to be corrected to address the nature of the disabilities and their relationship to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities was withdrawn on December 22, 2015. The new claim was received by VA on January 4, 2023, and granted effective as of that date.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a left leg condition, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between her current diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy and an in-service injury. The Veteran's complaints were not documented until decades after separation from service.

The Board granted service connection for right lower extremity neuropathy as secondary to the Veteran's now service-connected right ankle sprain, effective October 16, 2014.

The Veteran's left upper extremity, right lower extremity, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is also granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities is granted.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional medical opinions to determine if the Veteran's conditions are related to his in-service exposure to toxins, specifically Vietnam service during the Vietnam War era.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and effective dates due to incomplete medical records, including those from VA Community Care programs. The Veteran's right knee disability is being evaluated again, with a focus on whether it is related to her in-service knee pain or secondary to her shin splints. Effective date issues are also being addressed.