Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claim for additional clothing allowances for calendar year 2021 is being remanded due to unclear information regarding which specific items were granted or denied in the July 2021 decision. The AOJ needs to obtain and associate all relevant records, including private clinic records and application decisions from previous years.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected heart disease was denied, and the claim for TDIU due to multiple service-connected disabilities was also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected left and right lower extremity neuropathies are granted, presumed to be related to herbicide exposure during his Vietnam service.,Service connection for bilateral feet condition is denied as there is no separate diagnosis outside of the already service-connected right and left lower extremity neuropathy disabilities.

The appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed.,Readjudication of the claims for service connection for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis is granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and tinnitus. The Board found no current diagnosis of these conditions in the record, except for a finding of left lumbar radiculopathy (sciatic), which was granted based on direct service connection due to an in-service back injury.

The Veteran's TDIU was granted effective February 25, 2025, based on his service-connected bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy. The claim for a TDIU is part of the initial increased rating claims and began on the date of service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including partial amputation of the left foot and related conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral diabetic peripheral neuropathy, based on impairment of the sciatic nerve, is granted a disability rating of 40 percent effective from September 8, 2022. The femoral nerve condition has not been rated as it was not addressed in this decision.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy on a basis other than the PACT Act, effective August 10, 2022.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disability, right upper extremity neuropathy, left upper extremity neuropathy, and degenerative arthritis of the right ankle as secondary to service-connected low back disabilities.,Service connection for hypertension was denied due to lack of chronic symptoms during active service and not related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error, specifically regarding the Veteran's exposure to diesel, JP-8, JP-4, industrial solvents used in cleaning, degreasing, paint fumes, carbon monoxide, and possible lead exposure during active naval service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his military service is causally linked to his current condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for neuropathy of the left hand, right leg, and left leg as well as for acute headaches (claimed as migraines) due to lack of evidence of current disabilities. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a current disability of peripheral neuropathy or migraine headaches.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the reduction in ratings for right lower extremity nerve damage, so the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's left ankle tendonitis with instability is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. His LLE peripheral neuropathy is also granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD and in-service exposure to paint fumes.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions have been granted, with some issues being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes, right toes amputation, left lower peripheral neuropathy, right lower peripheral neuropathy, left upper peripheral neuropathy, and right upper peripheral neuropathy have been granted. The Board also remanded the cases of service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) and hypertension.

The Board has granted service connection for left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding that the Veteran's symptoms were noted during her active duty and have continued since then.

The Veteran's appeal for restoration of a 40 percent rating for diabetic peripheral neuropathy, upper right extremity is granted. The appeal for restoration of a 30 percent rating for diabetic peripheral neuropathy, upper left extremity is also granted.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for bilateral lower extremity neuropathy associated with herbicide exposure due to concurrent elections.