Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board remands the claims for service connection for frequent urination, peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities, and right foot pain to obtain an addendum medical opinion that addresses the holdings in Spicer and Saunders.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bipolar II disorder, migraines, and respiratory issues, preclude substantially gainful employment.

The Board remands the claims for further development and to correct duty-to-assist errors related to obtaining medical opinions and evidence.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection and higher ratings, but granted a 20% rating for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the right and left lower extremities, as well as TDIU from March 30, 2011 to February 14, 2019.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and remanded a claim for service connection of a hernia condition.

The Board denied a compensable evaluation for peripheral neuropathy involving the iliohypogastric nerve associated with status post appendectomy right lower quadrant scar from April 6, 2020.

The Board granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy in all four extremities based on the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand, as established by the PACT Act.

The Board granted ratings for peripheral neuropathy in the upper and lower extremities, denied a compensable rating for hypertension, and granted service connection for anemia and erectile dysfunction as secondary conditions.

The Board denied service connection for Parkinson's disease, parkinsonism, and peripheral neuropathy in the upper and lower extremities as there was no evidence of exposure to herbicide agents during active service or sufficient evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board granted service connection for left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding that the conditions are related to the Veteran's service, including exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's bilateral femoral nerve impairment was found to be moderate incomplete paralysis from November 23, 2013, to July 17, 2020, warranting a rating of 20 percent.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another person due to his service-connected peripheral neuropathy and PTSD.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions to correct duty to assist errors that occurred prior to the decision on appeal.

The Board granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy and hypertension, but denied service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and an initial compensable rating for hypothyroidism. Tinnitus was also granted.

The Board remands the claims for service connection due to a need for further adjudication by the AOJ in light of new evidence.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for increased ratings of peripheral neuropathy in all extremities.

The Board granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, finding that the Veteran's in-service exposure to herbicide agents caused his condition.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for left foot cold injury residuals and peripheral neuropathy was dismissed due to the concurrent election of review requests.

The appeal for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction was dismissed, and the claims for increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss were denied.

The Board granted a 20 percent rating for the Veteran's left lower extremity neuropathy, femoral and sciatic nerves, but denied an increased rating for his lumbosacral strain.