Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral upper and lower peripheral neuropathy, to include CIDP and carpal tunnel syndrome, as there was no probative evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus and related conditions, including diabetic neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, retinopathy, and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), based on herbicide exposure during service.

The Board dismissed all appeals due to the Veteran's death before a decision was promulgated.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection for chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of all extremities, hypertension, and coronary artery disease, but denied earlier effective dates for bilateral hearing loss and surgical scar of the low back, midline. The Board also remanded claims for service connection for various disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for aortic valve disease, ischemic heart disease (IHD), and hypertension as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during or are related to active service. The claims for squamous cell carcinoma and chloracne were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claims for an increased disability rating and service connection due to inadequate examinations.

The Board denied service connection for low back disability and various other conditions, including hypertension, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss. The decision also denied an effective date prior to January 12, 2023, for the award of service connection for hypertension and an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy (ulnar nerve), left upper extremity.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and remanded several issues, including an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for plantar fasciitis, a total disability evaluation due to individual unemployability (TDIU), and special monthly compensation (SMC).

The Board denied benefits for spina bifida and other covered birth defects as the Appellant does not have a diagnosis of spina bifida, and her mother is not a Vietnam Veteran.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for ischemic heart disease, syncope, diabetes mellitus, Type-II, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, bilateral hearing loss, and fracture of two upper teeth due to procedural defects in the Veteran's filings.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, prostate cancer, and peripheral neuropathy in the right and left upper and lower extremities as there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for right and left foot disorders to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for degenerative arthritis with lumbosacral strain and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss. Other claims were remanded.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for gout and remanded the claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, amputation of left leg, right lower extremity neuropathy, bilateral upper extremity neuropathy, hypertension, a vision disorder, tremors, and gout, for additional development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of various extremities to obtain additional evidence and ensure adequate medical opinions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetic neuropathy of both upper extremities and GERD with hiatal hernia to obtain outstanding medical records.

The Board denied service connection for aortic valve disease, ischemic heart disease (IHD), and hypertension as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during or are related to active service. The claims for squamous cell carcinoma, chloracne, and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy were remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeals to reopen claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and remanded the claim for service connection for prostate cancer.

The claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy in the left and right upper extremities were dismissed as moot, while the claim for an earlier effective date for coronary artery disease was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, as there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between the current disability and the Veteran's military service.