Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetic nephropathy is dismissed as the kidney condition has already been granted.,Service connection for hypothyroidism was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and upper extremity, bilateral kidney condition, right shoulder condition, lower back condition, anxiety, bilateral foot condition, right knee condition, diabetes mellitus, type II, headaches, gum condition, hypertension, blood disorder, and tinnitus. The case is remanded for further examination regarding a left ankle condition.

The Veteran's appeal is about whether their left lower extremity disorder, which they claim is secondary to service-connected left knee and ankle disabilities, should be granted service connection.

The Veteran's appeals for various disability ratings have been dismissed due to his death. The right eye dyscoria and PTSD issues were pursued under both the Legacy Appeal system and the AMA simultaneously, but these issues are now included in the dismissal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantial gainful employment since September 16, 2004. The Board has granted TDIU based on the severity of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, right ankle condition, and tinnitus, caused him to be unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment prior to August 16, 2024. The Board granted TDIU based on the cumulative effects of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for right lower extremity, left lower extremity, right upper extremity, and left upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy as well as erectile dysfunction secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of right lower anterior crural nerve (femoral) associated with lateral femoral cutaneous neuropathy of the right lower extremity was denied as it is not factually ascertainable that an increase occurred during the one-year period prior to his May 18, 2024 claim.

The Veteran's application for PCAFC eligibility was denied due to lack of personal care services. The Board has decided to remand the case for further evaluation and clarification.

The Veteran's right little finger peripheral neuropathy is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's initial 20 percent disability ratings for right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve are granted, effective October 30, 2012. The claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy due to an error in considering medication effects on his condition during previous examinations. The case will be returned to the RO for further development and consideration.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right lower extremity polyneuropathy, as well as parkinsonism, all presumed due to herbicide agent exposure during active service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board denied the claim for TDIU, finding that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's entitlement to increased evaluations for various service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus, has been granted. The effective date for these increases is September 24, 2013.

The Veteran's diabetes and bilateral lower extremity sciatic nerve peripheral neuropathy are currently rated at 20 percent each. The appeal for a higher rating is denied.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appealed issues before VA.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy was denied. Prior to August 7, 2021, the disability was rated at 20 percent and from that date it was rated at 30 percent.

The Board denied service connection for right lower leg and left lower leg peripheral neuropathy, finding that the Veteran's conditions were not incurred or caused by his military service.,Service connection was also denied for a lumbar spine disorder due to lack of evidence showing it was related to service.