Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's right and left upper extremity nerve conditions, as well as their left hip disability, are granted secondary to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's OSA is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, and related peripheral neuropathy have been denied as there is no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicide agents or other causative factors.

The Veteran's left and right carpal tunnel syndrome, along with ulnar neuropathy, are rated at 30% since March 1, 2012.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD. The claims of service connection for neuropathy, left and right lower extremities are remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for peripheral neuropathy in all four extremities, and the Board dismissed these claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for left hip disability and peripheral neuropathy due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors, including obtaining medical records and an adequate VA examination.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted effective June 2, 2017. The DEA benefits claim for the Veteran's child or surviving spouse is also granted as of June 2, 2017. The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings are dismissed.

The Veteran's TDIU is granted with an effective date of July 3, 2023. This decision is based on the liberalizing law from the PACT Act and the fact that all service-connected disabilities contributing to TDIU arose from a common etiology (toxic exposure risk activities).

The Veteran's cervical spine degenerative arthritis, right carpal tunnel syndrome, left carpal tunnel and ulnar neuropathy, left knee degenerative arthritis, and right knee degenerative arthritis have been granted a 30 percent disability rating effective April 5, 2022. The Veteran has also been awarded TDIU from August 28, 2012, and basic eligibility for DEA benefits based on permanent and total disability status.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left upper extremity neuropathy and right ankle arthritis due to inadequate medical nexus opinions in the September 2024 decision.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70% disability rating from March 28, 2016. He is also granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's right foot sprain and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine have been granted initial disability ratings. Service connection has also been established for generalized anxiety disorder, a right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and a right knee disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims for ischemic heart disease, urinary incontinence, diabetes mellitus, left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to failure to obtain all relevant medical records from Dr. DG.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral upper extremity neurological conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome and radiculopathy, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his in-service neck injury.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetic neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities and low back disorder were denied. The effective dates for these conditions are not specified as they have been granted on a direct basis.

The Board has granted service connection for right upper extremity, left upper extremity, right lower extremity, and left lower extremity sensory peripheral neuropathy. The conditions are considered to be directly related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has granted a 40 percent rating for left upper extremity neuropathy under Diagnostic Code 8512, and has also granted service connection for residuals of July 20, 2021, cervical discectomy/fusion surgery. The decision is based on the medical evidence showing that the surgeries were performed to address symptoms related to a service-connected condition.

The appeals for service connection for bilateral knee disorders and plantar fasciitis are dismissed due to procedural defects.,Service connection for right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, liver cancer, left elbow disorder, left wrist disorder, left hip disorder, and bilateral big toe disorders (claimed as arthritis) are denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral leg neuropathies as new and relevant evidence was not submitted to warrant readjudication.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as he has been gainfully employed and his income exceeded the federal poverty level, thus meeting one of the economic components for a TDIU. The Board found that the non-economic component (ability to secure and follow substantially gainful employment) is not met due to inconsistencies in the employer's statements regarding the Veteran's part-time vs full-time status.