Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2025

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of October 20, 2021, for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted. The evidence shows the veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment since that date.

The veteran's service connection for diabetes mellitus type II due to herbicide exposure and related peripheral neuropathies is granted.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of right foot disability, left foot disability, LUE peripheral neuropathy, and respiratory disability due to errors in the duty to assist. The veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder and diabetes may have caused or aggravated these conditions.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. Other claims were remanded for further action.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, gastroparesis, and peripheral neuropathy in both arms and legs. The Board found that VA examinations were needed to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions due to lack of current diagnosis and functional impairment.

The veteran's appeal for increased disability ratings and TDIU was dismissed because the veteran withdrew all claims.

The veteran's disability ratings for left and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy were restored to 20 percent. The issue of service connection for headaches was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy in all extremities and various issues related to coronary artery disease (CAD) and surgical scar. The Veteran was not diagnosed with the claimed conditions, and the evidence did not support the claims.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal because the VA Form 10182 was not filed on time and good cause for an extension was not shown.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions and ratings. The Veteran did not meet the criteria for any of the disabilities.

The veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) due to herbicide agent exposure is granted. The claim for neuropathy of the extremities and peripheral vascular disease is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board remanded all issues on appeal, including service connection for various conditions. The Veteran's claims will be re-evaluated after additional development of his military records and VA examinations.

The veteran's effective date for service connection and increased ratings for various diabetic conditions is granted as of July 14, 2020. The claim for TDIU was dismissed.

The veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy in both upper extremities was granted.

The veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as of January 4, 2021. However, the effective date prior to September 27, 2021 for service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity varicose veins was denied. The claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus type II with complications and TDIU prior to January 4, 2021 were remanded.

The veteran's claims for service connection for left and right ankle conditions, as well as left and right knee conditions, are remanded due to new evidence. Ratings of 40% for left upper extremity neuropathy and 50% for right upper extremity neuropathy are granted.

The veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) due to herbicide agent exposure is granted. The claim for neuropathy of the extremities and peripheral vascular disease is remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) due to herbicide agent exposure was granted. The claim for neuropathy of the extremities and peripheral vascular disease was remanded for further evaluation.

The appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, and bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy was dismissed due to the Veteran's death.