Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person is granted due to his service-connected peripheral neuropathy and above-the-knee amputation.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II, heart disability, diabetic neuropathies of various nerves, and erectile dysfunction are all granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment prior to May 23, 2024.

The Veteran's dementia and peripheral neuropathy (polyneuropathy) are related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents, commonly called Agent Orange.

The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities and bladder cancer residuals have been granted initial ratings, with a TDIU also being granted.

The Board has denied service connection for right upper extremity, left upper extremity, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on multiple conditions has been dismissed due to their death.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for Human Immunodeficiency Virus and all related complications, including Encephalitis and Neuropathy. The Veteran also received a grant for dental treatment purposes due to his HIV.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, along with other disabilities, meet the criteria for a TDIU rating effective August 26, 2010. Additionally, SMC at the housebound rate is granted due to the Veteran's multiple service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the AOJ failing to obtain all relevant records, including Social Security Administration and private treatment records. The claims will be readjudicated with consideration of these records.

The Veteran's TDIU and SMC claims are denied as he does not have a single service-connected disability rated at 60% or more, nor is his TDIU based on a single disability. The Board found that the Veteran has multiple disabilities but no single disability rated as total.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a TMJ disability and remanded her claims for bilateral carpel tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper extremity neuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy due to lack of current evidence.

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

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran requires a higher level of care and when he was in need of such care. The appellant is asked to provide private treatment records from hospitalizations in February 2023 and November 2023, or authorize VA to obtain them.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for morbid obesity, difficulty walking, allergic rhinitis, otitis media, gout, sleep apnea, hyperglycemia, kidney disease (diabetic nephropathy), polyneuropathy of the left upper extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), polyneuropathy of the right upper extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), polyneuropathy of the left lower extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), and polyneuropathy of the right lower extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy) are denied. The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinea pedis and onychomycosis are also denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for difficulty walking is denied as it is a symptom of other diagnosed conditions, including back disability, bilateral knee disability, and pes planus. The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis is denied due to lack of medical nexus between the condition and in-service incurrence. The Veteran's claim for service connection for otitis media is denied as there are no contemporaneous records indicating a diagnosis prior to separation from service.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for gout, sleep apnea, hyperglycemia, kidney disease (diabetic nephropathy), polyneuropathy of the left upper extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), polyneuropathy of the right upper extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), polyneuropathy of the left lower extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), and polyneuropathy of the right lower extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy) are denied. The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinea pedis is denied as there are no contemporaneous records indicating a diagnosis prior to separation from service.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for gout, sleep apnea, hyperglycemia, kidney disease (diabetic nephropathy), polyneuropathy of the left upper extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), polyneuropathy of the right upper extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), polyneuropathy of the left lower extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), and polyneuropathy of the right lower extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy) are denied. The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinea pedis is denied as there are no contemporaneous records indicating a diagnosis prior to separation from service.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for gout, sleep apnea, hyperglycemia, kidney disease (diabetic nephropathy), polyneuropathy of the left upper extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), polyneuropathy of the right upper extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), polyneuropathy of the left lower extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), and polyneuropathy of the right lower extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy) are denied. The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinea pedis is denied as there are no contemporaneous records indicating a diagnosis prior to separation from service.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for gout, sleep apnea, hyperglycemia, kidney disease (diabetic nephropathy), polyneuropathy of the left upper extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), polyneuropathy of the right upper extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), polyneuropathy of the left lower extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), and polyneuropathy of the right lower extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy) are denied. The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinea pedis is denied as there are no contemporaneous records indicating a diagnosis prior to separation from service.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for gout, sleep apnea, hyperglycemia, kidney disease (diabetic nephropathy), polyneuropathy of the left upper extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), polyneuropathy of the right upper extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), polyneuropathy of the left lower extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), and polyneuropathy of the right lower extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy) are denied. The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinea pedis is denied as there are no contemporaneous records indicating a diagnosis prior to separation from service.

The Veteran's claim for specially adapted housing is granted due to his service-connected disabilities affecting both lower extremities, resulting in the equivalent of loss of use. The appeal concerning a special home adaptation grant is dismissed as moot because the Veteran is now eligible for specially adapted housing.

The Veteran's service-connected basal cell carcinoma/actinic keratosis does not require therapy comparable to systemic malignancies and is currently rated at 0 percent.,The maximum schedular rating for tinnitus (10%) has already been assigned. The Veteran cannot be granted a higher rating based on this condition alone.,There is no evidence that the Veteran's shortness of breath or COPD are related to his service, including due to in-service participation in a toxic-risk exposure activity (TERA).,The Veteran's COPD does not appear to be linked to his service. The issue remains remanded as there may be additional information needed.

The Veteran's claim for eligibility to enroll in the PCAFC is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error and because he now meets the threshold eligibility criteria.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for right sciatic neuropathy with myofascial pain was denied. The Board found that the disability did not warrant a rating higher than 20 percent prior to September 18, 2020 and 40 percent thereafter.

The Veteran's autonomic neuropathy is granted as service connected due to herbicide exposure during his military service in Vietnam.