Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2024

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for PTSD, tinnitus, neuropathy in right lower leg to feet, and neuropathy in left lower leg to feet have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for recurrent liver disability (including hepatitis C and cirrhosis) and left lower extremity neuropathy are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy associated with diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction are granted, effective May 31, 2019.,The Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy associated with diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for nerve damage to the right arm, diagnosed as peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity. The evidence is at least in approximate balance regarding whether this condition was incurred during a period of inactive duty training (IDT).

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including left knee disability, right knee disability, low back disability, and bilateral upper/lower extremity residuals of cold injury, have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his limited mobility and balance issues. The Board granted entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and assistance.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy, heart disability (including atrial fibrillation and CAD), and Parkinson's disease based on herbicide exposure during active duty in Thailand under the PACT Act.

The Board has granted service connection for a right ankle disability, finding that the Veteran's current condition is etiologically related to his active duty service. The evidence shows multiple ankle injuries during his 20 years of service on multiple installations and or deployments.

The Veteran's bilateral upper and lower extremity neuropathies are remanded for further evaluation due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to May 15, 2017, and March 5, 2018, for service connection were denied as the submitted evidence did not relate to any disputed elements of his claims.,The Board found that the submitted records from January 2019 did not address an element in dispute or affect the outcome of the case.

The Veteran's bilateral upper extremity median neuropathy is currently rated at 30 percent for the right upper extremity and 20 percent for the left upper extremity, effective June 22, 2022.,An earlier effective date of prior to June 22, 2022, for bilateral upper extremity median neuropathy is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for anxiety, depression, degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, sciatic neuropathy of the left and right legs, as well as left and right shoulder degenerative arthritis based on new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities due to the Veteran's withdrawal before a decision was made.

The Veteran's claim for a higher level of SMC was denied as his service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for such an increase.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and exposure basis issues. The appeals are not related to service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetic neuropathy of the left lower extremity was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher than 10 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's appeals for proposed reductions in ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities have been dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran's attorney.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of cold weather exposure injury to the bilateral hand has been remanded due to new and relevant evidence submitted after the March 2008 Board decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease with chronic congestive heart failure and Type II diabetes mellitus. The appeal for TDIU is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, finding that there was no evidence showing early onset within one year after presumed exposure to Agent Orange and no other link between the condition and service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, left and right lower extremities are granted due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The issue of a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed.