Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2024

The Veteran's TDIU was granted effective January 25, 2021, as the evidence showed he was unable to secure or maintain gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities since that date.

The Veteran's diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities is granted a 40 percent rating each, effective September 1, 2020.

The appeals for service connection of diabetes mellitus, Parkinson's Disease, and bilateral neuropathy have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, as veterans' claims do not survive their deaths.

The appeal is dismissed as the Veteran has not appealed a Rapid Appeals Modernization Program (RAMP) rating decision or a notification letter dated on or after February 19, 2019.

The Veteran's urinary incontinence, back disability, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors. The issues of service connection for these conditions are related to his service-connected left varicocele.

The Veteran's service connection claims for peripheral neuropathy and diabetes mellitus type II were granted, with increased ratings for some conditions. The appellant is eligible for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in the June 4, 2021 rating decision.

The Veteran's appeal for additional retroactive pay from October 2018 to February 2021 is denied as he has already been paid the correct amount.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since March 19, 2021.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for cervical strain, neuropathy of the right lower extremity, and neuropathy of the left lower extremity due to inadequate opinions in the May 2021 VA examination. The Veteran's reports of injuries during service are considered credible.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for a skin condition, bilateral knee disorders, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities have been dismissed as they are no longer pending issues due to prior decisions granting or denying these claims.

The Veteran's appeal for a cervical disability, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, sleep disturbances (including obstructive sleep apnea), and bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed due to procedural defects.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for the cervical disability was not timely filed within one year of the March 2017 rating decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral lower extremity neuropathy are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his condition is related to military service, specifically exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board denied service connection for left arm ulnar neuropathy and gastrointestinal problems, including GERD and hiatal hernia. The Veteran's left arm ulnar neuropathy was found not to be present at any time during the pendency of his claim, while his gastrointestinal issues were found to have been diagnosed as GERD and are considered a non-service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange during active duty.

The Board has denied service connection for insomnia, migraine headaches, a right eyelid scar, OSA, a right shoulder disability, a left shoulder disability, a low back disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy or neuropathy, and left foot plantar fasciitis as there is no evidence of current disabilities or in-service incurrences or aggravations.

The Board has determined that a remand is needed to clarify the relationship between the Veteran's right foot drop and his service-connected back disability and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity. The examiner should address whether the right foot drop is caused by or resulted from these conditions, and if so, whether it would have been less severe but-for the service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the Lower Extremities due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his right knee disability and service connection for peripheral neuropathy, bilateral foot are being remanded due to inadequate examinations. The AOJ will consider any new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities and a bilateral feet skin condition have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.