Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

Service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II is granted.,Service connection for hypertension on a basis other than as pursuant to the PACT Act is granted. Service connection for hypertension under the PACT Act is remanded due to potential prior effective date issues.,Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity is granted.,Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity is granted.,Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity is granted.,Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity is granted.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for the adjudication of his claims regarding a higher rating for diabetes and a separate disability rating for bilateral retinopathy.

Service connection for neuropathy of the bilateral feet is granted as secondary to service-connected lumbar spine disability. The claim for reopening of a left knee disability is granted.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right upper extremities as a result of presumed herbicide exposure, finding no current diagnosis of early-onset peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, headaches, low back pain, and multiple musculoskeletal conditions, prevent him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment. Service connection for bilateral upper extremity numbness and tingling is denied as not related to service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for left lower extremity tibial nerve neuropathy was denied. The Veteran's claim for a TDIU from February 1, 2019, through December 5, 2019, is remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claims for residuals of splenectomy, diabetes mellitus type 2 (diabetes), and neuropathy of the right lower extremity have been denied.,Service connection was not granted for residuals of splenectomy due to lack of evidence of a current disability. Service connection was also denied for diabetes as it was not incurred in service or related to a service-connected condition. The Veteran's neuropathy claim was denied because there is no link between the right ankle injury and the current symptoms.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for COPD, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and hypertension. The appeal for service connection for hypertension is remanded due to its potential association with herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left upper extremity (LUE) peripheral neuropathy and heart condition, to include ischemic heart disease, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, valvular heart disease, and hypertensive heart disease, is denied. The case was remanded due to the Veteran's failure to appear for a VA examination.

The Board has granted effective dates of October 28, 2015 for the grant of a 20 percent rating for low back disability and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy (sciatica). The petition to reopen the claim for service connection for left shoulder disability is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities has been rated at 40 percent and 30 percent, respectively. The Board finds that these ratings are not higher than what is warranted.,The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities has also been rated at 20 percent each. The Board finds that these ratings are not higher than what is warranted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in any extremity, and therefore service connection for right upper extremity, left upper extremity, and right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy is denied.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as a presumptive condition due to herbicide exposure during service in Vietnam, effective October 1, 2026.,Service connection for neuropathy of the left lower extremity and right lower extremity is denied. The Board found no current diagnosis or treatment records indicating such conditions.

The Board denied service connection for right shoulder and elbow conditions, finding no evidence of a nexus to active service.,Service connection was also denied for residuals of frostbite of the feet (polyneuropathy), with the Board concluding that there is no direct link between the condition and active service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to obtain a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran sustained additional disability of the right leg as a result of the January 2004 surgery and if VA failed to exercise the degree of care that would be expected of a reasonable healthcare provider.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete records and a need for further review of the Veteran's exposure history.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions, including peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities and atrial fibrillation.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for OSA, a heart disorder, peripheral vascular disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, diabetic kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's claims are not supported by the evidence.,Service connection is denied for all conditions listed above.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions are being remanded due to the need for further development regarding exposure history.

The Veteran's claim for a RLE neurological condition has been reopened due to new evidence. The hearing loss and PTSD claims have been denied, while the TBI and related conditions (headaches) are remanded. The right knee and foot conditions remain in dispute.