Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2026

The Board denied service connection for coronary artery disease, heart disease, diabetes mellitus type II, high blood pressure, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.,Specifically, the Board found that there was no credible evidence of herbicide exposure in Vietnam or any other basis for presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's claim for eligibility to enroll in the PCAFC program is being remanded due to errors in notification and lack of a medical opinion addressing whether it is in the best interest of the Veteran to participate. The AOJ must obtain an updated medical opinion and provide proper notice.

The Veteran's neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities is granted as service connected due to his in-service benzene exposure.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied because the evidence did not show that his service-connected PTSD rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, colon cancer, BUE and BLE neuropathies, and OSA are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence. The Board is unable to consider certain records as they were not available at the time of the November 2020 supplemental claim decision.

The Board denied service connection for left and right lower extremity sciatic peripheral neuropathy, as well as increased disability ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities. The Veteran's conditions are rated at 10 percent each.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for neuropathy of the left lower extremity sciatic and femoral nerves were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, but has remanded the issues regarding a right foot disability (other than neuropathy) and a left foot disability (other than neuropathy).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his exposure to toxic substances during active duty, including anticholinesterase nerve agents and mustard gas. The VA is required to obtain medical opinions regarding the relationship between these exposures and the Veteran's bladder cancer, peripheral neuropathy, and acquired psychiatric condition.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates were dismissed as he withdrew his claims prior to the Board hearing.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates were dismissed as he withdrew his claims prior to the Board hearing.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus type II and peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity and left lower extremity are granted. The diabetes claim is granted based on the PACT Act presumption of herbicide exposure. The neuropathy claims are granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings in excess of 20 percent for neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities have been denied. The Board found that his condition is primarily manifested by moderate incomplete paralysis.

The Board has restored service connection for Ischemic Heart Disease, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Diabetes Mellitus type II, Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the lower left extremity sciatic nerve, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the lower right extremity sciatic nerve, and Hypertension. The Board found that the original grant of service connection was not clearly erroneous due to the Veteran's exposure along the DMZ in Korea.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance, warranting SMC based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for TDIU based on his service-connected diabetes and diabetic neuropathy, finding that these conditions render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The Board finds that an etiology opinion is needed to determine if his conditions are related to his active service, including exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions were denied. A rating of 100 percent was granted for schizophrenia, effective October 28, 2019.

The Veteran's sciatic nerve disorder with left leg neuropathy is being remanded for further evaluation due to incomplete causation and aggravation opinions.