Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2026

The Board has granted service connection for multiple myeloma, back disability, diabetes mellitus type 2, left leg condition (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), and right leg condition (diabetic peripheral neuropathy) based on the persuasive evidence of record. All issues have been resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance is being remanded due to conflicting evidence in the record regarding his ability to perform self-care activities. The Board requires clarification of which disabilities affect his daily living needs.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability meeting the regulatory criteria.,Tinnitus has been granted service connection based on in-service noise exposure and reasonable doubt.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical strain and left arm median nerve neuropathy (brachial plexopathy) as these conditions are related to the Veteran's active military service.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his service-connected lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy and hearing loss were denied, while the claim for restoration of a rating for bilateral hearing loss was granted but not restored due to procedural issues.

The Board has found that the Veteran is in need of personal care services for a minimum of six continuous months due to an inability to perform one or more activities of daily living (ADLs). The PCAFC eligibility process will continue, including consideration of whether the program is in the Veteran's best interest.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents caused his condition.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative disc/ joint disease of the lumbar spine, radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities. Service connection was denied for diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran's left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, femoral nerve is granted a 20 percent rating.,The Veteran's right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, femoral nerve is granted a 20 percent rating.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection have been denied as the AOJ found that the evidence was not new and relevant to adjudicate these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity neuropathy is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a medical opinion regarding its etiology. The claims are related to Agent Orange exposure during service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 70 percent.,Service connection was granted for bilateral pes planus on an aggravation of pre-service disability.,Service connection was granted for tinnitus.,Service connection was denied for left ankle, right ankle, and right knee disabilities.,Service connection was denied for left upper extremity and right upper extremity neuropathy.,The Veteran's pancreatitis claim is remanded.,Service connection was denied for left knee disability, left lower extremity neuropathy, and right lower extremity neuropathy.

The Veteran's service-connected major depression and peripheral neuropathy both meet the criteria for SMC based on need for aid and attendance.,SMC is granted at a rate of $50 per month for each condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected conditions contributed to his death from COVID-19. The VA will obtain a new opinion on this issue.