Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2026

The Veteran's service-connected right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, sciatic nerve, prevented him from engaging in substantially gainful employment as of May 31, 2023. The Board granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis effective that date.

The Veteran's service-connected radiculopathy is being remanded for further examination to differentiate symptoms attributable to service-connected conditions from nonservice-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the VA decision denying eligibility for PCAFC was not supported by adequate medical evidence and requires further review. The Veteran's caregiver reports significant assistance needs, including feeding, grooming, dressing, and toileting. The CEAT must provide a legally adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's need for personal care services and whether he meets other eligibility criteria.

The Board has restored service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and left leg and right leg peripheral neuropathy due to the clear and unmistakable error in the original grant of service connection. The Veteran had an official diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board denied service connection for left lower extremity and right lower extremity neuropathy, as well as service connection for a left hip disorder and a right hip disorder. The decision found that the Veteran's current diagnoses do not support these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, along with other disabilities, has rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. Additionally, he is eligible for special monthly compensation at the housebound rate due to his multiple service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence submitted since the November 2025 Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions, including back condition, right hip condition, left hip condition, right knee condition, left knee condition, right ankle condition, left ankle condition, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The Veteran's claim for headaches secondary to PTSD with a persistent depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and insomnia is granted.,The Board has also dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection of right carpal tunnel syndrome and left carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy/neuropathy due to concerns raised in a Joint Motion for Partial Remand (JMPR). The case will be returned to the AOJ with consideration of whether the Veteran's reported symptoms result in functional impairment of earning capacity, which is separate and distinct from his service-connected peripheral artery disease of the left lower extremity.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the 30 percent evaluation assigned for right upper extremity diabetic neuropathy prior to March 28, 2024 is being remanded due to a pre-decisional error in the August 2024 rating decision.

The Veteran's PTSD, diabetes mellitus, and related neuropathies have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since June 21, 2018. The effective date for the TDIU is set as of that date.

The Board denied service connection for right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and dismissed the appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and radiculopathy prior to February 11, 2021. The claim is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the increased rating of left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is dismissed.,Service connection was denied for atherosclerosis of native arteries of the right and left lower extremities, as well as right and left foot hammertoes. Service connection was granted for urinary urge incontinence secondary to service-connected left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's service-connected cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, and peripheral neuropathy require the regular aid and attendance of another person due to significant functional impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy (claimed as bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy) have been granted initial disability ratings of 20 percent each, effective November 19, 2015.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, left upper extremity, right lower extremity, and right upper extremity due to herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection of bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's bilateral senile cataracts were rated as noncompensable prior to March 30, 2021, and a 10 percent rating thereafter. The Veteran was granted TDIU from October 2, 2013, to March 27, 2019.

The Veteran's left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve and musculocutaneous nerve is currently rated at 20 percent, which aligns with his request for a higher initial rating.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on multiple conditions was dismissed due to the appellant not being a valid substitute and lacking standing.