Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2025

The Board granted restoration of service connection for peripheral neuropathy in both the left and right upper extremities, finding that the original severance was improper due to clear and unmistakable error related to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for service connection and ratings for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, neuropathy of the lower extremities, and right wrist limited dorsiflexion.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities is related to his in-service toxic exposure or an incident during service.

The Board denied entitlement to an effective date prior to March 31, 2020 for the grant of service connection for left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, traumatic brain injury, thoracolumbar spine disability, and left hip disability.

The Board remands the claims for increased ratings and clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in prior rating decisions due to an incomplete adjudication of the Veteran's CUE claims.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for frequent urination, peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities, and right foot pain to obtain an addendum medical opinion that addresses the holdings in Spicer and Saunders.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bipolar II disorder, migraines, and respiratory issues, preclude substantially gainful employment.

The Board remands the claims for further development and to correct duty-to-assist errors related to obtaining medical opinions and evidence.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection and higher ratings, but granted a 20% rating for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the right and left lower extremities, as well as TDIU from March 30, 2011 to February 14, 2019.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and remanded a claim for service connection of a hernia condition.

The Board denied a compensable evaluation for peripheral neuropathy involving the iliohypogastric nerve associated with status post appendectomy right lower quadrant scar from April 6, 2020.

The Board granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy in all four extremities based on the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand, as established by the PACT Act.

The Board granted ratings for peripheral neuropathy in the upper and lower extremities, denied a compensable rating for hypertension, and granted service connection for anemia and erectile dysfunction as secondary conditions.

The Board denied service connection for Parkinson's disease, parkinsonism, and peripheral neuropathy in the upper and lower extremities as there was no evidence of exposure to herbicide agents during active service or sufficient evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board granted service connection for left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding that the conditions are related to the Veteran's service, including exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's bilateral femoral nerve impairment was found to be moderate incomplete paralysis from November 23, 2013, to July 17, 2020, warranting a rating of 20 percent.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another person due to his service-connected peripheral neuropathy and PTSD.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions to correct duty to assist errors that occurred prior to the decision on appeal.

The Board granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy and hypertension, but denied service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and an initial compensable rating for hypothyroidism. Tinnitus was also granted.

The Board remands the claims for service connection due to a need for further adjudication by the AOJ in light of new evidence.