Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2026

New and relevant evidence has been received for readjudication of the service connection claims for a cervical spine disability, right arm neuropathy, and right hip disability.,The Veteran's cervical spine disability is denied as there is no probative evidence suggesting a relationship between his active duty and his claimed condition.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II has been granted an increased rating of 40 percent, but no higher, for diabetic peripheral neuropathy affecting the left lower extremity.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II has also been granted an increased rating of 40 percent, but no higher, for diabetic peripheral neuropathy affecting the right lower extremity.

The Veteran is unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities, and a TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus, metatarsalgia of both feet, plantar fasciitis of both feet, and neuropathy of both feet have been granted effective July 14, 2014. The Veteran also received a separate rating for hammertoes of the right foot (10%) and left foot (10%), as well as arthritis of the first MTP joint of the right and left foot (10%).

The Board has determined that the evidence is insufficient to determine the severity of the Veteran's multiple sclerosis with bowel dysfunction, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The VA examinations are deemed inadequate as they do not sufficiently describe the severity level of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to herbicide exposure, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of rheumatoid polyneuropathy is related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's bilateral upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy has been granted initial ratings of 40 percent for the left upper extremity and 30 percent for the right upper extremity.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity sciatic peripheral neuropathy and diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction have been granted increased ratings, while the nonproliferative retinopathy and PTSD remain denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for right upper extremity idiopathic autonomic neuropathy as secondary to his service-connected right shoulder degenerative arthritis with impairment of clavicle/scapula.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including his spine and lower extremity neuropathies, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since August 3, 2020.

The Veteran's increased rating for diabetes and separate ratings for diabetic neuropathy of the femoral nerves were denied in a May 2024 rating decision. The appellant is not entitled to agent fees based on past-due benefits awarded in this decision.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error and the need for additional medical opinions regarding service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for right upper extremity neuropathy is remanded and a new VA medical opinion is required.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including peripheral neuropathy and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, have rendered her unable to complete daily activities without assistance. The Board has determined that she is in need of regular aid and attendance due to her physical incapacities.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board denied an increased rating. The other peripheral neuropathy conditions are also rated at their respective levels.

The appeal of the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and temporomandibular joint disorder is dismissed.,The appeal of the issue of entitlement to an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with schizophrenia is denied.,The appeal of the issues of service connection for headaches, cervical spine condition, left upper extremity neuropathy, right upper extremity neuropathy, left hip strain, and right hip strain is dismissed.

The Board has decided to remand the issues of whether the character of the Appellant's discharge from service constitutes a bar to VA benefits, and the entitlements for PTSD, peripheral neuropathy, prostate disorders, and urinary incontinence. The decision also notes that less than one year has passed since the AOJ issued the rating decision on appeal.

The Veteran's right hand scar, right carpel tunnel syndrome (claimed as right hand neuropathy), and left carpel tunnel syndrome are all granted with a 10% disability rating. The Veteran's sleep apnea is also granted secondary to his service-connected PTSD.,The Veteran's right hand disability remains remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy were denied as there is no evidence of onset during service or within one year post-service, and the current condition was not linked to service.,The Veteran's sleep disorder (to include sleep apnea) was denied as there is no evidence of onset during service or within one year post-service, and the current condition was not linked to service.

The Board denied service connection for various types of peripheral neuropathy affecting the Veteran's lower and upper extremities, finding that there was no current disability as diagnosed by VA medical examinations.