Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2026

The Board has remanded several claims for increased ratings and TDIU/SMC due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors, including obtaining legible copies of private treatment records from Dr. A.H. and Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The appeal regarding arthritis throughout the body and sciatic nerve neuropathy of the left lower extremity is dismissed.,The appeal for service connection for right lower extremity neuropathy was denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient explanation in the August 2021 CEAT determination regarding the Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC based on his need for personal care services. The AOJ is instructed to obtain a more detailed and thoroughly explained medical opinion.

The Veteran's diagnosed hypertension, sinusitis, and prostate cancer are etiologically related to his presumed in-service Agent Orange exposure. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's dizziness is associated with his diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea, atrial fibrillation, and hypertension. The Board denied service connection for dizzy spells.,There is no current diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy in the Veteran's medical records. The Board denied service connection for diabetic neuropathy.,The Veteran failed to report for a necessary examination without good cause. The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD).,The evidence does not establish that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of PTSD. The Board denied service connection for PTSD.,There is no current diagnosis of vision in the Veteran's medical records. The Board denied service connection for vision.

The Board denied effective dates earlier than November 1, 2021 for a 30 percent disability rating for atrial fibrillation and 20 percent disability ratings for peripheral neuropathy in the right and left lower extremities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder have been dismissed due to a separate Board decision granting these conditions in another case.,The Veteran's right upper extremity ulnar nerve neuropathy has been denied as the evidence does not support a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 are remanded due to the lack of adequate medical opinions and failure to obtain an informed consent form.

The Veteran's service-connected neurogenic bladder and bilateral lower peripheral neuropathy have rendered him unable to work in a substantially gainful occupation since April 6, 2011. The Board has granted TDIU effective from that date.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Board denied service connection for atrial fibrillation, diabetes mellitus type II, and the various types of diabetic peripheral neuropathy as well as Parkinsonism due to a lack of credible in-service exposure to herbicide agents or other toxins. The Veteran's assertions were found noncredible.

The Veteran's increased ratings for right and left upper extremity radial nerve peripheral neuropathy, as well as his sciatic nerve peripheral neuropathy from March 18, 2020, are denied. Separate ratings for sciatic neuritis in the lower extremities are granted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for right lower and upper extremity neuropathy due to inadequate medical opinions, lack of nexus evidence, and outstanding private treatment records.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy have been withdrawn due to his request. The Board dismissed the appeal as there is no jurisdiction to review it.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to a single service-connected disability was denied. The Board found that the Veteran is not in need of regular aid and attendance solely due to his service-connected PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because he did not identify a specific rating decision with which he disagreed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, degenerative arthritis of the left and right hands, and penile condition have all been denied as there is no current diagnosis or evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,Service treatment records are silent for any complaints or diagnoses related to these conditions. Post-service VA treatment records also do not indicate any such issues.

The Veteran's upper extremity neuropathies have been granted separate ratings for each affected nerve, with the highest rating of 20 percent being assigned.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for various disability ratings and service connection claims due to untimely filings.