Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2026

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as related to his deployment in Honduras. The claims for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities are denied.

The Veteran's service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and related conditions, including diabetic nephropathy, bilateral upper extremity neuropathies, and lower extremity neuropathies is granted effective August 10, 2022.

The Board has granted effective dates of November 17, 2011 for the grant of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, erectile dysfunction, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of bilateral lower extremities based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is granted service connection, and a 10% rating for bilateral hearing loss is assigned. Service connection is denied for prostate cancer, Parkinson's disease, and BLPN.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been remanded due to duty-to-assist errors, toxic exposure development needs, and examination scheduling issues.

The Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome and ulnar nerve post traumatic mononeuropathy of the right upper extremity is rated at 40 percent effective July 23, 2019.

The Board has granted service connection for cardiac autonomic neuropathy (CAN) and remanded the secondary service connection claims for GERD, hypertension, sleep apnea, gastritis, headaches, and fatigue as secondary to CAN.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for SMC in excess of SMC(n) based on his service-connected conditions and additional disabilities, as well as his need for aid and attendance. The appeal was dismissed.

The rating reduction from 20 percent to 10 percent for the service-connected right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy was improper, and restoration of the 20 percent rating is granted. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for the right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is denied.

The Board has identified a pre-decisional duty to assist error and is remanding the claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to the Veteran's claim being raised prior to December 2024, despite not being adjudicated in that decision.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, CHF and ventricular arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity affecting the femoral nerve, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity affecting the femoral nerve were denied as there is no evidence that these conditions arose prior to July 31, 2024.,The effective dates for service connection for CHF and ventricular arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity affecting the femoral nerve, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity affecting the femoral nerve were denied as there is no evidence that these conditions arose prior to July 31, 2024.

The Veteran's GERD, neck disability, right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy have been granted service connection with effective dates of September 27, 2023.

The Board has identified issues for remand related to service connection claims and effective date determinations. The appellant's appeal includes multiple conditions, including a headache disability, left ankle and foot disabilities, low back disability, knee degenerative joint disease (DJD), neuropathy, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.,The Board is directed to address the issues of service connection for these conditions and determine appropriate effective dates.

The Veteran's right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy (sciatic nerve) and nerve damage numbness residuals of electric shock are granted service connection. The claim for headaches is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

An effective date of June 6, 2024 is granted for the award of service connection for right and left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the femoral nerve.,Effective September 27, 2023, a 20 percent rating is assigned for both right and left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve.

The Veteran's lumbar radiculopathy and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity are rated at 20 percent effective November 6, 2024.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 30 percent for headaches is denied.,The Veteran's claims for a rating higher than 10 percent for residuals of left hip fractures to the left acetabular and left pubic rami with limitation of adduction, as well as for left thigh limitation of flexion and extension are all denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for left thigh limitation of flexion is denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for left thigh limitation of extension is denied.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hand and foot nerve damage, as well as an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD). The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's conditions began during active service or were related to in-service events.,There is no credible evidence linking the Veteran's current nerve damage diagnoses to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities and remanded the issue of esophageal cancer.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy with radiculopathy of the lower extremities and knee disabilities was denied. The effective dates for the granted increased ratings were assigned as June 17, 2019.