Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral small fiber neuropathy was withdrawn. The claims for higher evaluations for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, and for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance were remanded.

The veteran's service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, and several types of peripheral neuropathy was granted. Service connection for kidney disease, anemia, and monoclonal gammopathy was also granted. However, the issues regarding congestive heart failure and body fluid retention were remanded.

The Board decided to reopen the claims for service connection due to new evidence but ultimately denied service connection for all four conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for LLE and RLE peripheral neuropathy, COPD, and keratinization skin disorders were denied. The claim for TDIU prior to January 30, 2021 was dismissed as moot. The claim for OSA was remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on a secondary basis to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type 2 and bilateral peripheral neuropathy has been granted.

The Veteran was granted a 30 percent rating for right and left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the femoral nerve, and a 40 percent rating for right and left lower extremity diabetic neuropathy of the sciatic nerve.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI) was denied because the symptoms are already covered by his existing service-connected ratings.

The veteran's service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and related conditions was granted with an effective date of September 23, 2013. Service connection for prostate cancer and hypertension was also granted. However, higher disability ratings were denied, and some issues were remanded.

The Board denied increased or initial ratings for the veteran's diabetes and related conditions, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher evaluations.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the extremities as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, and assigned a disability rating of 70 percent.

The appeal for service connection of multiple sclerosis and upper extremity peripheral neuropathy was dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for anemia was denied. The claims for prostate cancer, proctitis, penile implant, CIDP, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and prurigo nodularis were remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy was granted because the evidence showed a direct link to herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran's appeal to increase his combined disability rating from 90% to 100% was denied. The Board found no error in the calculation of the combined evaluation.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative arthritis and degenerative disc disease status post L5-S1 fusion, and neuropathy of the right lower extremity with atrophy.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of October 20, 2021, for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted. The evidence shows the veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment since that date.

The veteran's service connection for diabetes mellitus type II due to herbicide exposure and related peripheral neuropathies is granted.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of right foot disability, left foot disability, LUE peripheral neuropathy, and respiratory disability due to errors in the duty to assist. The veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder and diabetes may have caused or aggravated these conditions.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. Other claims were remanded for further action.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, gastroparesis, and peripheral neuropathy in both arms and legs. The Board found that VA examinations were needed to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.