Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for tinnitus, cervical degenerative joint disease with right arm neuropathy, and lumbosacral strain due to inadequate VA examination opinions. The claims will be reconsidered by the AOJ after obtaining new medical opinions.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is granted as related to his service, including exposure to Agent Orange.,Bladder cancer was dismissed due to the grant of service connection for bladder cancer in a separate decision.,Diabetes mellitus type 2 is granted on both presumptive and direct bases due to exposure to Agent Orange.,Left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is granted as secondary to diabetes mellitus.,Right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is granted as secondary to diabetes mellitus.,Right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is remanded for further review.,Left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is remanded for further review.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities cause the need for aid and attendance of another person, leading to a grant of SMC based on A&A effective September 28, 2016.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetic neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities have been granted effective March 5, 2014. The initial ratings for these conditions remain at 10%.

The Board has remanded the claims of earlier effective dates for TDIU and DEA benefits due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, specifically regarding the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prior to January 10, 2013.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for RUE and LUE neuropathy, as well as compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a pharyngeal tear, were denied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating and service connection for right first rib removal, loss of cervical range of motion, and numbness in the upper arm, chest, and neck was granted effective March 31, 2020. The original 70 percent evaluation was assigned based on his initial claim filed in February 2018.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy on a direct basis and awarded a 50 percent rating, but no higher, from February 15, 2022, for idiopathic peripheral neuropathy of the right median nerve. The decision also grants a 40 percent rating, but no higher, from February 15, 2022, for idiopathic peripheral neuropathy of the left median nerve.

The Veteran's back disability is rated at 20 percent, and his right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy from April 18, 2022, is rated at 20 percent. The remaining issues are remanded for further review.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of hypertension and service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and analysis.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of hypertension and service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and analysis.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy and an increased rating for hypertension due to a lack of consideration of certain evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on multiple conditions are being remanded due to a failure to obtain private medical records.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of hypertension and service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and analysis.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of hypertension and service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and analysis.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to missing VA examinations, outstanding VA treatment records, and the need for additional medical opinions regarding his conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities due to insufficient evidence regarding early-onset peripheral neuropathy caused by herbicide exposure.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for right leg neuropathy, finding that it is related to his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at 10 percent, and the appeal for a higher rating is denied. The claims of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities are remanded due to the PACT Act presumption.