Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has denied service connection for a left hand disability as there was no in-service injury or disease related to the left hand, and the current symptoms are not chronic or continuous since service separation.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetic neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities involving the femoral nerve was denied evaluations in excess of 20 percent on or after April 13, 2022.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is denied as there is no evidence showing he is precluded from obtaining and maintaining any form of gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, type II and peripheral neuropathy are denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions have worsened beyond what is already reflected in their current disability ratings.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction. The claims are based on direct evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require the need for regular aid and attendance, but do not meet the criteria for SMC based on housebound status.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not cause an impairment in his ability to obtain, maintain, or retain suitable employment. The Board found that the Veteran did not have an employment handicap and was therefore not entitled to VR&E services.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease and stroke disorder, finding that these conditions are proximately caused by the Veteran's service-connected tuberculosis. Service connection was denied for left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an effective date earlier than September 24, 2020, for the grant of service connection for peripheral neuropathy in both upper extremities. The decision states that no unadjudicated claim was received prior to this date.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to inadequate VA examination opinions and the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to a duty to assist error. The VA must obtain an opinion regarding whether the Veteran's diagnosed conditions are related to his military service, including presumed herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU stems from his November 2018 claim, and the effective date of TDIU is denied as a matter of law due to the finality of prior decisions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and bowel dysfunction, secondary to prostate cancer. The decision is based on the Veteran's credible lay statements of continuous symptoms since separation from service.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss, allergies, skin cancer, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, left lower extremity, right upper extremity, and right lower extremity, as well as residuals of an aneurysm. Service connection was denied for polyps in colon.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in decision-making and lack of adequate VA examination.

The Board has found that there are outstanding VA and private treatment records for the Veteran's conditions, including his inclusion body myositis and peripheral neuropathy. The claims are remanded to obtain these records and to secure VA opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's disabilities.

The Veteran's left shoulder subacromial impingement syndrome was previously rated at 20 percent, but a higher rating of 30 percent is granted starting from October 4, 2019. The Veteran also received a separate 30 percent rating for his left upper extremity scapularis neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities due to inadequate opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions. The Veteran's exposure history is noted but not addressed in the current medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected cervical strain.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection and rating for various peripheral neuropathies in all four limbs, as well as for a surgical scar secondary to CAD.,Additionally, the appeal for retroactive benefits due to cause of death was also dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for his service-connected right hand neuropathy status post (s/p) nerve release is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.