Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for left hand neuropathy and OSA as secondary conditions, but denied an increased rating prior to September 16, 2021, and granted a 100 percent evaluation from that date.

The Board granted service connection for right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy effective May 2, 2023.

The Board granted an effective date of January 12, 2023, for the grant of service connection for peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity. Other claims were denied or remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left lower extremity neuropathy, as secondary to a service-connected lower back disability.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal for increased disability ratings for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbosacral spine disorder, thoracic spine disorder, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to deficiencies in prior medical opinions.

The appeals for service connection for left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and chronic myeloid leukemia were dismissed due to the Veteran's representative withdrawing the appeal.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, bilateral upper extremity neuropathy, bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, and prostate cancer due to duty to assist errors.

The Veteran was granted an effective date of August 31, 2022, for the grant of service connection for right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and a separate 20 percent rating for left leg varicose veins. The claim for a higher rating for the right leg varicose vein disability was denied.

The Board granted an effective date of November 19, 2021, for the award of service connection for hypertension and granted ratings for various disabilities including a 10 percent rating for hypertension prior to July 5, 2023, and a 40 percent rating for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and GERD with stricture of the esophagus and gastritis to obtain an adequate medical opinion.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for left upper extremity diabetic neuropathy prior to December 28, 2020, and a rating in excess of 20 percent from that date. The claim for an earlier effective date was remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for back disability and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy to correct a duty to assist error that occurred prior to the rating decision on appeal.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for various service-connected conditions, including anxiety disorder, diabetes mellitus, obstructive sleep apnea, peripheral neuropathy, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The appeals for service connection for PTSD, a heart condition, chloracne, prostate condition, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy were dismissed as the Veteran's appeal was not timely filed.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was granted an increased initial rating of 70 percent, and TDIU and SMC were also granted from January 26, 2016. Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathy, bilateral upper and lower extremities, prostate disorder, sleep apnea, and Parkinson's-like symptoms was denied.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, left and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, and PTSD due to a lack of proper VA examinations and verification of in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions, including peripheral neuropathy of both upper extremities, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, low back disability, right hip disability, and left hip disability, as there was no evidence of current disabilities or a causal relationship between the in-service events and the claimed conditions.

The Board remands the case for an additional examination to determine the combined effects of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and any resulting impairment, specifically addressing whether his service-connected disabilities result in discomfort and pain that make it difficult for him to get adequate rest and affect his ability to handle workplace stress.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection for chronic adjustment disorder, diabetes mellitus, type II, and bilateral lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy.