Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2025

Service connection for dermatophytosis, GERD, and chemical sensitivity was denied. An effective date of March 15, 2023, was granted for other specified trauma and stressor-related disorder, but an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent was denied. The claims for tremors and peripheral neuropathy were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for bronchitis, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and hearing loss. Other claims were remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's disability ratings for right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy were reinstated to 10 percent. The claim for service connection for tooth loss due to gum disease was remanded.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disability and cervical spine disability were dismissed. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for Type II diabetes mellitus was denied, as well as the claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. Service connection for hypertension was granted under the PACT Act.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including foot disorders and neuropathy, due to errors in the duty to assist. The Board ordered additional examinations and opinions.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for higher evaluations of several conditions related to diabetes and peripheral neuropathy, as well as a claim for total disability based on individual unemployability. The Board also ordered additional actions to obtain missing medical records and schedule new examinations.

The veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes was granted. The claims for neuropathy in both lower extremities and lung cancer were remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's appeal for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection of neuropathy in both lower extremities. The Veteran's case will be reconsidered with new medical evidence.