Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2025

The appeal was granted for service connection of a lumbar spine disorder and the reduction in rating for migraine headaches. Other claims were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus type 2 with diabetic CKD hyperglycemic, and diabetic neuropathy to obtain additional evidence.

The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions and evidence.

The Board granted the appeal and restored service connection for RLE and LLE neuropathy, which were improperly severed. Additionally, a TDIU rating was granted from December 1, 2018, to March 3, 2024.

The appeal resulted in the denial of service connection for PTSD, depressive disorder, anxiety, and head and left leg scars. The claim for service connection for left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy was reopened but not granted on the merits.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral upper and lower peripheral neuropathy, to include CIDP and carpal tunnel syndrome, as there was no probative evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus and related conditions, including diabetic neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, retinopathy, and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), based on herbicide exposure during service.

The Board dismissed all appeals due to the Veteran's death before a decision was promulgated.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection for chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of all extremities, hypertension, and coronary artery disease, but denied earlier effective dates for bilateral hearing loss and surgical scar of the low back, midline. The Board also remanded claims for service connection for various disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for aortic valve disease, ischemic heart disease (IHD), and hypertension as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during or are related to active service. The claims for squamous cell carcinoma and chloracne were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claims for an increased disability rating and service connection due to inadequate examinations.

The Board denied service connection for low back disability and various other conditions, including hypertension, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss. The decision also denied an effective date prior to January 12, 2023, for the award of service connection for hypertension and an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy (ulnar nerve), left upper extremity.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and remanded several issues, including an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for plantar fasciitis, a total disability evaluation due to individual unemployability (TDIU), and special monthly compensation (SMC).

The Board denied benefits for spina bifida and other covered birth defects as the Appellant does not have a diagnosis of spina bifida, and her mother is not a Vietnam Veteran.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for ischemic heart disease, syncope, diabetes mellitus, Type-II, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, bilateral hearing loss, and fracture of two upper teeth due to procedural defects in the Veteran's filings.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, prostate cancer, and peripheral neuropathy in the right and left upper and lower extremities as there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for right and left foot disorders to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for degenerative arthritis with lumbosacral strain and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss. Other claims were remanded.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for gout and remanded the claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, amputation of left leg, right lower extremity neuropathy, bilateral upper extremity neuropathy, hypertension, a vision disorder, tremors, and gout, for additional development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of various extremities to obtain additional evidence and ensure adequate medical opinions.