Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities and an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss, as the evidence did not support a finding of current disability or a relationship to service.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes and associated neuropathies of the upper and lower extremities are so severe that they prevent him from performing several activities of daily living without assistance, thus granting SMC based on a need for aid and attendance.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for polycythemia vera and peripheral neuropathy of all extremities as further evidence is needed to verify the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents, dioxins, and other toxic substances.

The Board denied the claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities prior to certain dates, but granted a 30 percent rating for nephropathy from November 14, 2021.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, neuropathy of the right and left ankles (internal popliteal and saphenous nerves), and special monthly compensation based on housebound criteria, with an effective date of May 16, 2022. The claims for earlier effective dates were denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as his service-connected disabilities have not prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for cause of the Veteran's death to obtain a VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain and associated peripheral neuropathy contributed substantially or materially to his death from cardiovascular disease.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for service connection to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypothyroidism, hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy to obtain additional research and medical opinions regarding potential exposures.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left foot neuropathy, obstructive sleep apnea, and a mental health condition due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for neuropathy of both lower extremities and Paget's Disease due to a need for additional evidence.

The Board granted service connection for a right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain and increased the disability rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to 70 percent. The claims for major depression, anxiety condition, and other increased ratings were denied.

The Board remands the claims for further development and evidence gathering, including obtaining complete Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes and diabetic neuropathy, prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, thus granting a TDIU.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for multiple conditions, including peripheral neuropathy, COPD, gout, PTSD, OSA, and a thyroid condition.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including psychological disabilities and physical injuries, as the evidence did not support a finding of current disability or a link to service.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for right upper and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, as well as denied the remaining claims including fibromyalgia, erectile dysfunction, GERD, urinary frequency/incontinence, and radiculopathy.

The Board denied service connection for a lumbar spine disability, radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities, and residuals of septoplasty due to insufficient evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of the cause of death to correct duty to assist errors that occurred prior to the May 2020 rating decision on appeal.

The veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection related to left arm and hand neuropathy, left chronic hand cramps and numbness, and right chronic hand cramps and numbness.