Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's right little finger ankylosis is not manifested by symptoms approximating an amputation of that finger, or by involvement of other fingers or the whole hand so as to warrant a compensable rating.,Throughout the period on appeal, the Veteran's right hand ulnar nerve neuropathy has been manifest by no more than severe incomplete paralysis of the major right ulnar nerve. The evidence does not support a higher disability rating.

The Veteran's TDIU was granted effective October 24, 2017. The attorney fees are eligible based on the past-due benefits awarded in the May 2021 rating decision.

The Veteran withdrew all appeals regarding his service-connected conditions and related disability ratings, effective as of March 16, 2026.

The Veteran's service connection claims for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities have been granted due to exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to address the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral lower extremity and foot peripheral neuropathy, particularly in relation to herbicide agent exposure during service.

The Board has identified errors in the rating decision and is remanding the case for further development to ensure all relevant evidence is considered.

The Veteran's initial ratings for left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, sciatic nerve were increased to 40 percent each. The rating for arteriosclerotic heart disease was restored from 10 percent to 30 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for polyneuropathy in all extremities, including bilateral femoral nerve, external cutaneous nerve, Illio-inguinal nerve, and obturator nerve, is granted with an effective date of January 24, 2017.

The Board has granted effective dates of October 14, 2003 for the awards of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy associated with diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error, specifically regarding the Veteran's exposure to mercury in dental amalgams and asbestos during service. A VA medical opinion is needed to determine if these exposures are related to his claimed disabilities.

The Veteran is granted SMC at the rate of 50% for his service-connected conditions from April 20, 2020 to June 7, 2021.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, left upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and diabetes mellitus have all been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities cause him to require regular aid and attendance, but he does not meet the criteria for SMC based on the housebound rate.

The appeal concerning earlier effective dates for service connection and disability ratings has been dismissed.,No new evidence or arguments were provided to support the claims.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for a higher rating for ulnar neuropathy of the right upper extremity should be remanded due to incomplete evidence.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy of the ulnar nerve as the appeals were untimely filed.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were denied due to the late filing of the appeal requests, and thus the appeals are dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities and essential tremors, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities have been granted.

The Board denied higher ratings for right and left lower extremity sciatic nerve neuropathy, finding the evidence did not show a factually ascertainable worsening of the disability during the one-year period prior to receipt of the claim.