Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions due to lack of current diagnosis and functional impairment.

The veteran's appeal for increased disability ratings and TDIU was dismissed because the veteran withdrew all claims.

The veteran's disability ratings for left and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy were restored to 20 percent. The issue of service connection for headaches was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy in all extremities and various issues related to coronary artery disease (CAD) and surgical scar. The Veteran was not diagnosed with the claimed conditions, and the evidence did not support the claims.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal because the VA Form 10182 was not filed on time and good cause for an extension was not shown.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions and ratings. The Veteran did not meet the criteria for any of the disabilities.

The veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) due to herbicide agent exposure is granted. The claim for neuropathy of the extremities and peripheral vascular disease is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board remanded all issues on appeal, including service connection for various conditions. The Veteran's claims will be re-evaluated after additional development of his military records and VA examinations.

The veteran's effective date for service connection and increased ratings for various diabetic conditions is granted as of July 14, 2020. The claim for TDIU was dismissed.

The veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy in both upper extremities was granted.

The veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as of January 4, 2021. However, the effective date prior to September 27, 2021 for service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity varicose veins was denied. The claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus type II with complications and TDIU prior to January 4, 2021 were remanded.

The veteran's claims for service connection for left and right ankle conditions, as well as left and right knee conditions, are remanded due to new evidence. Ratings of 40% for left upper extremity neuropathy and 50% for right upper extremity neuropathy are granted.

The veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) due to herbicide agent exposure is granted. The claim for neuropathy of the extremities and peripheral vascular disease is remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) due to herbicide agent exposure was granted. The claim for neuropathy of the extremities and peripheral vascular disease was remanded for further evaluation.

The appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, and bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy was dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The veteran's service connection for lumbar spine spondylosis and stenosis, as well as related conditions in the lower extremities, was granted. However, claims related to cervical spine issues and total disability rating were remanded.

The veteran's service connection for peripheral neuropathy in all four extremities due to herbicide exposure was granted. The claim for a compensable disability rating for malaria and entitlement to TDIU were denied and remanded, respectively.

The Veteran's right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy have been granted increased ratings, while the right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy has had some issues resolved with new ratings. The decision also includes remand for further review of TDIU and SMC claims.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for a left arm disability, other than LUE peripheral neuropathy due to new evidence and medical opinions. The claims for respiratory disorder, fibromyalgia, and neurological disability are pending but have not been addressed yet.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The claim for service connection for a condition with symptoms of tingling, numbness, and itchiness was remanded.