Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2025

The veteran was denied SMC for aid and attendance but granted eligibility for specially adapted housing. The issue of a special home adaptation grant was dismissed, and the entitlement to SMC based on the loss of use of both feet was remanded.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for ratings of major depressive disorder and right lower extremity neuropathy. The issues of service connection for right hip disability, left hip disability, and erectile dysfunction were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to the veteran's current service-connected disabilities and resulting obesity. The decision was based on medical evidence showing a causal link between the veteran's OSA, obesity, and service-connected conditions.

The veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy in all four extremities were granted based on new and relevant evidence.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits was granted. The claims for higher ratings for various conditions were remanded.

The Board denied a higher rating for the veteran's right hand peripheral neuropathy, ulnar nerve, finding that the condition manifested as mild incomplete paralysis.

The veteran's service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and related peripheral neuropathies was granted. The claim for a skin condition (claimed as multiple myeloma) was remanded.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for accrued benefits because there was no pending claim at the time of the Veteran's death and no periodic monetary benefits owed.

The Board granted the veteran a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) because their service-connected disabilities were severe enough to prevent them from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

Service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the feet and hands, claimed as secondary to herbicide agent exposure, is denied.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension and various types of neuropathy was denied. However, the veteran was granted service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to a service-connected lumbosacral strain.

The Board remanded the claim for compensation due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error. The Veteran's claim for residuals of colon injury secondary to radiation treatment for prostate cancer will be reconsidered.

The Board denied higher ratings for several conditions but remanded the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's left knee disorder, left foot peripheral neuropathy, sleep disturbances, and acquired psychiatric disorder. It also denied a temporary total disability evaluation for the left knee disorder and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The veteran's appeal for higher ratings for service-connected lumbar strain with IVDS and peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The Board remands the claims for further development due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand instructions.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes and diabetic peripheral neuropathy were partially granted. The claim for service connection for emphysema/COPD was remanded.

The veteran's service connection for idiopathic peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities was granted based on exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left lower extremity neuropathy were denied. The claims for increased ratings for irritable bowel syndrome, migraine headaches, and right shoulder disability were also denied. However, the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was granted based on the PACT Act. All other claims were either dismissed, denied, or remanded.