Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2025

The veteran's appeal for TDIU was granted for the period before April 6, 2024, but not after due to a combined 100 percent rating.

The Board has determined that there is no separate disability characterized as incomplete paralysis of the radial nerve, and thus denies a separate rating for this condition. A separate 10 percent rating is granted for incomplete paralysis of the ulnar nerve.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for higher evaluations of his service-connected lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy due to inadequate compliance with prior remand instructions and outstanding VA treatment records.

The veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, pseudophakia, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy were granted based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service at Fort McClellan.

The Board granted service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities as secondary to diabetes.

The veteran's claims for service connection for several conditions, including low back disability and diabetes mellitus, type II, were granted. The claim for rheumatic fever was remanded.

The Board remanded all issues for new VA examinations due to inadequate previous exams and missing records.

The veteran is granted a 20% rating for bladder cancer residuals starting from December 5, 2022. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy in all extremities was denied.

The veteran's appeal for increased disability ratings was partially granted. The veteran received a higher rating for coronary artery disease and both sciatic neuropathies, but the appeal for higher ratings for femoral neuropathies was denied.

The veteran was granted a 30% rating for their chronic left foot injury with pes planus and plantar fasciitis from March 17, 2021 to December 6, 2021. All other issues were denied or remanded.

The Board dismissed all appeals due to untimely filing of the notice of disagreement. The Veteran is encouraged to file a supplemental claim.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II; ischemic heart disease; and peripheral neuropathy in all four extremities.

The appeal was dismissed because the veteran died while it was pending.

The Board remanded all claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and the need for further medical examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating higher than 20% for left ulnar nerve peripheral neuropathy. The evidence showed moderate, not severe, impairment.

The Board remanded all issues on appeal, including service connection for cervical disability, right shoulder disability, and right upper extremity neuropathy, as well as a higher rating for PTSD and TDIU. The Veteran's motion to advance the claim due to severe financial hardship was granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require regular aid and attendance, so he is granted special monthly compensation (SMC).

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and sleep apnea due to new and relevant evidence. The claim for a low back disorder was not remanded.

The veteran's appeal resulted in a mixed decision. Some ratings were granted, such as a 30 percent rating for anemia secondary to diabetes mellitus and increased ratings for diabetic neuropathy. However, other claims, including higher ratings for diabetes mellitus and earlier effective dates for service connection, were denied.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and denied it for ischemic heart disease. Several other claims were remanded for further development.