Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II, right arm neuropathy, left arm neuropathy, right leg lower neuropathy, and left leg lower neuropathy are all granted as service connected. The Board found that the Veteran's current conditions were related to his in-service onset of diabetes.

The Board has identified three pre-decisional duty to assist errors and has therefore remanded the claims for further development. Specifically, the AOJ did not attempt to obtain the Veteran's private treatment records, the September 2023 VA Examination for diabetes mellitus is inadequate, and the September 2023 VA Examination for peripheral neuropathy is also inadequate.

The Board has remanded the claims for ischemic heart disease, arthritis of all joints, diabetes mellitus type II, and bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to potential exposure to toxic chemicals during service. The Veteran is also requested to undergo VA examinations to determine the nature, onset, and etiology of his claimed multi-joint arthritis, chronic pain, and gout condition.

The Veteran's appeals for increased PTSD and frostbite to face have been dismissed. The Board has remanded the remaining issues of service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability is granted, based on the PACT Act. The claims for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities are dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right foot amputation and peripheral neuropathy, have resulted in loss of use of his right foot. The Board has determined that he is eligible for financial assistance to purchase an automobile and adaptive equipment due to this condition.

Your claims for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and hypertension have been granted in a March 2023 rating decision. The Board has now dismissed your appeal as there are no longer any issues to consider.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus is not service connected due to lack of a current disability. However, his claim for secondary service connection related to obesity and hypertension is remanded as there are insufficient medical opinions provided.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death. The claims for stable angina, hypertension, RUE peripheral neuropathy, LLE femoral nerve paralysis, and LLE peripheral neuropathy affecting the sciatic nerve were not addressed as they are no longer before the Board.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease and diabetes mellitus, type II (DM II), both presumed due to herbicide exposure in Thailand. Service connection was denied for left lower extremity diabetic neuropathy and right lower extremity diabetic neuropathy.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for the residuals of bilateral fractured distal radius open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), including bilateral wrist arthritis or median nerve neuropathy, due to a lack of evidence showing that VA carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment, or similar instance of fault caused these conditions.

The Veteran's right and left foot disabilities, as well as peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, are granted. The Veteran's service connection claims for these conditions are based on direct evidence rather than a presumption or secondary theory.

The Veteran's TDIU is granted as of June 10, 2015, due to his service-connected disabilities and employment in a 'protected environment'. The effective date for this decision is June 10, 2015.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including peripheral neuropathy and hip disorders, have been denied as there is no separate and distinct diagnosis of these conditions.,Additional VA examinations are needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bilateral ankle disorder, groin rash, bone disorder, and toenail disorder.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for scars on the right hand, left and right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy affecting the sciatic nerve, and left and right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy affecting the femoral nerve are all denied.

The Veteran's hypertension, coronary artery disease (CAD), diabetes, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities are all granted as service-connected due to herbicide exposure under the PACT Act.,VA has ordered additional examinations for COPD, BPH, and residuals of a stroke secondary to diabetes.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II was rated at 20 percent, and his bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy (femoral nerve) was each rated at 10 percent prior to August 7, 2023. Beginning August 7, 2023, the Veteran's right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy were both rated at 20 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues regarding the rating for diabetes mellitus and its complications, including whether separate ratings are warranted. The Veteran's service-connected diabetic complications (neuropathy and nephropathy) need to be evaluated based on their earliest onset date, which is not specified in the decision.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to service-connected hypertension. The left hand disability issue is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, nerve damage, and increased ratings for anxiety disorder with insomnia and right lower extremity neuropathy. The Veteran was found not to meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD or nerve damage, and his symptoms were deemed insufficient to warrant higher disability ratings.