Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2026

The Board has granted a 40 percent rating for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve as of January 18, 2024. Additionally, it has granted a TDIU effective from that date.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for left upper extremity, left lower extremity, right upper extremity, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to presumed exposure to herbicides during service. The claim for malignant melanoma was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) plus disease, finding that the Veteran's current disability is due to a congenital defect that first manifested during his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special home adaptation as defined by VA regulations.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected, while his bilateral hearing loss and peripheral neuropathies are denied. Bilateral pes planus is granted.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to address the etiology of the Veteran's right and left foot peripheral neuropathy, as there is a pre-decisional duty to assist error in the current VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral lower extremities neuropathy, lumbosacral strain, bilateral hip strain, and left knee strain due to a duty to assist error. VA medical opinions are needed to determine if these conditions are related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for status post left testicular benign cyst with orchiectomy with erectile dysfunction (testicular cancer) is granted. The claims of service connection for non-diabetic peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity and right lower extremity are remanded.

The Veteran's non-fused transverse process of L1 on right side; degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease, intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), thoracolumbar spondylosis and lumbar scoliosis is granted. The left leg peripheral neuropathy as secondary to the spinal disability is also granted. An increased rating of 30 percent for the service-connected left ankle arthritis status post fracture, medial malleolus is granted.

Your appeal for service connection regarding peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for right and left leg sciatic peripheral neuropathy, as well as service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's appeal is currently in process.

The Board has dismissed all the issues related to increased ratings and service connection due to a withdrawal of appeal by the Veteran's attorney.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to a duty to assist error. The Veteran's claims of service connection for obesity, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, and an increased rating for right knee osteoarthritis status post total knee arthroplasty are being reconsidered.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to a duty-to-assist error related to asbestos exposure and noise exposure. The AOJ will need to verify the Veteran's reported exposures during his active service in the Navy.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral lower and upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding no current diagnosis of these conditions in the record.

The Veteran's migraines, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities are granted service connection effective October 5, 2016.

The Board denied service connection for right hand osteoarthritis, left foot osteoarthritis, and a right foot disorder to include osteoarthritis and neuropathy. The Veteran's claims were remanded multiple times but the evidence did not support his assertions of in-service onset or continuity.,There is no credible medical evidence linking any current right hand, left foot, or right foot conditions to service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for diabetes mellitus, type II is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a higher initial disability rating for diabetes mellitus, type II is denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for cataracts and diabetic retinopathy/glaucoma are denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, left lower extremity, right upper extremity, and left upper extremity as proximately due to diabetes mellitus, type II are granted.

The Board has denied service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue, heart disability, right and left clavicle disabilities, back disability, right upper extremity non-diabetic peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity non-diabetic peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity non-diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity non-diabetic peripheral neuropathy as these conditions are not related to service.

The Veteran's left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is granted service connection based on herbicide exposure in Vietnam. He also receives SMC for need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected peripheral neuropathy, as well as separate rates of SMC for PTSD and obstructive sleep apnea.