Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable initial evaluation for bilateral hearing loss disability and remanded claims for service connection for neurological disabilities in the upper and lower extremities.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and special monthly compensation at the housebound rate, effective May 31, 2023.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for service connection of peripheral neuropathy and diabetic retinopathy, but denied increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy.

The Board denied a rating higher than 10 percent for tinnitus and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, but granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and proliferative diabetic retinopathy.

The Board denied service connection for a lumbar spine condition, right and left lower extremity radiculopathy of the femoral nerve, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, cervical spine condition, chronic fatigue syndrome, and hypertension.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities due to a need for a VA medical opinion regarding their etiology, particularly concerning exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Veteran was granted increased ratings for COPD with OSA and asthma, diabetic neuropathy of the right upper extremity, and chronic kidney disease.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to a need for an addendum opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities as there was no diagnosis of such condition and any symptoms were attributed to a non-service-connected cervical spine disability.

The Board granted service connection for colorectal cancer, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy secondary to colorectal cancer, and urinary frequency and urgency with leaking secondary to colorectal cancer.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions as there was no evidence of a current disability or that any condition was related to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating and an earlier effective date for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II with retinopathy.

The Board granted service connection for right upper extremity essential tremors as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The other claims were remanded for further development.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for increased ratings and DEA basic eligibility, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating prior to November 10, 2020.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, right hand neuropathy, and left hand neuropathy due to a need for additional evidence.

The appeal is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied service connection for Parkinson's disease and denied increased ratings for various peripheral neuropathies, except granted a 20 percent rating from April 21, 2019, for left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and a 30 percent rating for right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The Board also granted service connection for PTSD effective April 21, 2019, and awarded TDIU from that date.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection and higher ratings for various conditions, but granted a 30% rating for neuropathy of the right upper extremity.

The Board granted service connection for a left Achilles tendon tear and denied higher ratings, initial compensable ratings, and service connections for other conditions.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss, a left foot disorder (including neuropathy), a back disorder (lower back/spine condition), rheumatoid arthritis, and a thyroid condition. The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the denial of his claim of entitlement to service connection for a dental condition.