Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including depression and mood swings, cold weather injuries of the upper and lower extremities, ankle conditions, peripheral neuropathy, erectile dysfunction, left hip condition, hypertension, and bilateral teeth condition. The evidence does not support a current diagnosis of any of these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted entitlement to TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for right lower extremity and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected low back syndrome with degenerative disc disease L4-5. Service connection was denied for right upper extremity and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's service-connected Parkinson's disease, diabetes, heart disability, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded multiple claims for service connection due to the need for additional evidence and examination, including for conditions such as cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, irritable bowel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, sinus condition, psoriatic arthritis, anemia, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's left hip strain and bilateral peripheral neuropathy have been granted service connection. However, the Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his left hip strains remains denied.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of hearing loss and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities due to duty-to-assist errors. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered with additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates were dismissed as he withdrew his claims prior to the Board hearing.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities significantly contributed to his loss of use of both hands, requiring regular aid and attendance. The Board granted SMC based on this condition.

The Veteran's initial ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities have been denied as they do not meet the criteria for higher ratings.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings on several service-connected conditions have been remanded by the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The initial rating for PTSD remains at 50 percent, and the initial rating for right ulnar nerve neuropathy remains at 10 percent. The low back condition, right thigh impairment, and right hip strain are all being remanded for further review.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 80 percent for left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, effective from October 3, 2025.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for parkinsonism and diabetes mellitus type II due to a lack of VA examinations. The other claims are denied as there is no current diagnosis of the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his heart disability and diabetes mellitus with nephropathy, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to their combined effects on his physical abilities.

The Veteran's claims for stomach condition, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are denied as there is no persuasive evidence of current disabilities.,There were isolated reports of stomach complaints during service but no diagnosis or persistent symptoms. No current diagnoses or symptoms of upper or lower extremity peripheral neuropathy were found in the medical records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been granted, with effective dates ranging from January 1, 2016 to October 30, 2014. The appeal for an earlier effective date for a 20% rating for left lower extremity neuropathy has been dismissed.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities, a right shoulder disorder, erectile dysfunction, and cardiovascular and kidney disorders. The appeals were dismissed as there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for jaw and oral trauma, stomach condition (Crohn's disease), idiopathic hypersomnia, restless leg syndrome, peripheral neuropathy, and Raynaud's disease are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for right lower extremity neuropathy as secondary to his service-connected left foot and right foot conditions. The appeal regarding asthma was withdrawn by the Veteran.