Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2026

The appeal for service connection of left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is dismissed. Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II due to presumed exposure at Camp Lejeune is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for left foot drop, finding that it is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left knee pain.,The Board also granted service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding that it is secondary to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus as aggravated by sleep apnea, bilateral lower extremity neuropathy as secondary to diabetes mellitus, and bilateral hearing loss as aggravated by diabetes mellitus. However, the appeal remains on hold due to additional development needed.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the Veteran's sciatica and other peripheral nerve disorders are related to service, a separate service-connected disability, or obesity associated with diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetic neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities renders him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted effective June 20, 2016.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has restored service connection for epididymitis and remanded the cases of testicular scars, erectile dysfunction, and ilioinguinal nerve neuropathy associated with erectile dysfunction.

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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between his diagnosed conditions and his service-connected lumbosacral strain.

The Veteran's degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine is granted service connection as it is at least as likely as not related to an in-service injury.,The Veteran's left and right lower extremity neuropathy are also granted service connection as they are due to his service-connected back condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional private medical records.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including a lumbar spine condition, diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic retinopathy, neuropathy of upper and lower extremities, essential tremors, coronary artery disease (CAD) with bypass graft, hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss.,There was no evidence linking these conditions to active service or service-related toxic exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional service treatment records (STRs) that were not associated with the claims file at the time of the initial decision. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on these newly associated records.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has been found to meet VA regulations for a disability, and his symptoms have persisted since separation from service.,Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's service connection claims for neuropathy tremors numbness, right hand and left hand, right knee condition, and back condition as secondary to pes planus have been granted. The claim for neuropathy tremors numbness, left foot has also been granted. However, the claim for neuropathy tremors numbness, right foot and left knee condition remains denied.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal before the Board could make a decision on her service connection claims for various conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and left lower extremity and right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy on the basis of substitution due to herbicide agent exposure in Thailand. The claim for direct service connection is being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for beneficiary travel expenses related to treatment on October 26, 2021, November 23, 2021, and January 4, 2022 are granted as the evidence shows he attended his appointments.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II, left lower extremity and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, obstructive sleep apnea, psychiatric disorder (to include major depressive disorder with anxious distress), and headaches are all service-connected.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for migraines, a bilateral leg disorder, nerve damage of the right hand, and scarring of the right wrist and head. The Board found that there was no credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service.