Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board dismissed claims for higher ratings for right knee, L5 vertebra, and plantar fasciitis due to pending readjudication. It denied higher ratings for left upper extremity neuropathy and PTSD with alcohol use disorder but remanded the eczema claim and total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The veteran's service connection for right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy was granted due to his in-service radiation exposure.

The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 70%. The claim for neuropathy service connection was remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for higher ratings of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities due to inconsistencies in medical evidence.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and headaches were denied. An increased rating of 20 percent, but no higher, for right foot pes planus was granted prior to August 10, 2023, and denied on and after that date. Other issues related to ratings and effective dates were also denied or remanded.

Service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is granted due to exposure to herbicide agents, including Agent Orange, during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, dermatitis, bronchial asthma, and peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities due to additional development being necessary. The issues are inextricably intertwined with each other.

The veteran's appeal for service connection of bilateral hearing loss, dislocated jaw, left leg neuropathy, and spinal fracture was dismissed due to the veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart condition was denied. The claims for cervical strain, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and an artery or vein condition were remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for Parkinson's essential tremors, diabetes mellitus type II, and bilateral lower extremities peripheral neuropathy. The Veteran did not establish exposure to herbicide agents or a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to February 21, 2020, for a 100% combined rating. The evidence did not support a higher rating before that date.

The veteran's claim for service connection for colon cancer was remanded. The veteran was granted an increased rating of 50 percent for unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder, but denied increases for diabetes and upper extremity neuropathy. Increased ratings were granted for lower extremity neuropathy.

The veteran is granted a rating for total disability based on individual unemployability due solely to service-connected PTSD and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status, effective February 1, 2022.

Service connection for a skin disorder is denied. The claims for service connection for a sleep disorder, and peripheral neuropathy in all four extremities are remanded.

The veteran was granted service connection for a right-hand disability and a 10% rating for hypertension. All other claims were denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for peripheral neuropathy of the left foot, posterior tibial nerve. The evidence did not support a rating higher than 10 percent.

The veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The claims for higher ratings for diabetes mellitus, type II, and peripheral neuropathy were remanded.

The Veteran was granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance from April 25, 2014 through June 17, 2015.

The Board has remanded the case due to differences in severity found between January 2017 and later examinations, requiring a new evaluation of the right dorsal cutaneous sensory neuropathy.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, bilateral lower extremities to ensure a complete record is available and an adequate VA medical opinion is obtained.