Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for radiculopathy and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, as the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the current level of impairment.

The Board denied entitlement to increased ratings for a back disability and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, but granted a 20 percent rating from October 11, 2023, for the back disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for chronic renal disease and diabetic nephropathy, as well as peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve in both lower extremities.

The Board granted service connection for a respiratory disability, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, all presumed to be due to herbicide exposure during the Veteran's service in Vietnam. The effective date for these conditions was denied prior to January 23, 2024.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD, type II diabetes mellitus, diabetic nephropathy (chronic kidney disease), peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper and lower extremities, varicose veins (PVD) of the right and left leg, and degenerative arthritis as there is no evidence to support a current diagnosis or that these conditions are related to service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy as additional evidence is needed to address whether the condition is directly related to or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral visual impairment, finding no current disability. The remaining claims were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to an unclear VA examination report.

The Board denied service connection for chronic sinusitis, left ankle disability, jaw disability, left knee disability, carpal tunnel syndrome, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, migraine headaches, cervical spine disc bulging at C5-C6 and C6-C7, radiculopathy of the right and left upper extremities, tinnitus, and rhinitis. However, service connection was granted for sleep disturbances (diagnosed as sleep disorder due to mental disorder).

The Board granted service connection for Parkinson's disease due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during the Veteran's service in Korea. The claims for peripheral neuropathy were remanded for further evidence.

The Board remands the claim for a new examination to determine the current severity of the service-connected right lower extremity neuropathy.

The Board denied the claims for service connection and an initial compensable evaluation, finding that the evidence did not support a diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss disability or sleep apnea related to service. The Veteran's hemorrhoids were found to be noncompensable.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of both upper and lower extremities due to further development needed.

The appeal was dismissed due to the untimely filing of the Board Appeal request.

The Board granted service connection for left lower extremity neuropathy, left upper extremity neuropathy, right lower extremity neuropathy, right upper extremity neuropathy, obstructive sleep apnea, and restrictive lung disease unspecified type. The increased rating claims for coronary artery disease with stent status post myocardial infarction with block and asymptomatic bradycardia (CAD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were denied, but a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was granted.

The Veteran was granted a special monthly compensation (SMC) based on entitlement to SMC(l) for being so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, effective December 17, 2010.

The Board granted an initial 20 percent disability rating for each of the Veteran's right and left lower extremity sciatic and femoral nerve diabetic peripheral neuropathies.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death while it was pending.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, to include as due to exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange), for further development.

The Board remands the claim of service connection for right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to PTSD due to an inadequate medical opinion and a need for further development.