Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic and femoral nerves are remanded due to a need for updated medical records, an appropriate examination utilizing the correct DBQ form, and further opinion regarding the involvement of other affected nerves.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for nerve damage and acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete examinations and conflicting opinions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, with nerve damage potentially secondary to a lumbar strain.

The Veteran's CAD is rated at 30 percent prior to September 30, 2016 and 60 percent thereafter. The Board found the evidence did not meet criteria for a higher rating.,From September 30, 2016 onward, the Veteran's CAD warrants a 60 percent rating under DC 7005.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity associated with diabetes mellitus is rated as non-compensable from May 7, 2015 to July 17, 2020. The claim for a compensable rating is remanded.,From July 17, 2020 onward, the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity (femoral) as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus warrants a disability rating in excess of 10 percent. The claim is remanded.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity associated with diabetes mellitus is rated as non-compensable from May 7, 2015 to July 17, 2020. The claim for a compensable rating is remanded.,From July 17, 2020 onward, the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity (femoral) as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus warrants a disability rating in excess of 10 percent. The claim is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower and upper extremities due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or exposure to herbicides. The Veteran's claims were not supported by medical evidence or credible assertions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right upper extremity and left upper extremity neuropathy, finding that the symptoms are considered in the already service-connected bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral upper and lower peripheral neuropathy due to deficiencies in the October 2022 VA medical opinion, which did not address whether the Veteran's disabilities were caused or aggravated by service-connected conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating for left ulnar neuropathy, and the Board has dismissed this claim.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy, erectile dysfunction, and microalbuminuria are all found to be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. As such, the Veteran is granted service connection for these conditions as secondary to his diabetes.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 is rated at 40 percent, effective October 8, 2015. Prior to January 23, 2016, the Veteran was not entitled to a TDIU due to his employment status. Effective January 23, 2016, he is now entitled to a TDIU.

Service connection is granted for peripheral neuropathy and denied for left ear hearing loss. The case of gout is remanded.

The Veteran's right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy were granted a disability rating of 20 percent prior to July 15, 2017.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, type I and its related peripheral neuropathies are remanded. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the increased rating claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected conditions, particularly his chronic kidney disease, contributed substantially or materially to his death from intestinal perforation.

The Board denied service connection for left hand carpal tunnel syndrome and left foot neuropathy as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II due to lack of evidence supporting a nexus between the conditions and service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's claims for increased PTSD, peripheral neuropathy of the lower and upper extremities, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Board has denied service connection for neuropathy, bilateral upper and lower extremities as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both upper and lower extremities, finding that exposure to herbicide agents during active duty in Thailand is presumed.

The appeal is dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as he withdrew his claims in a written correspondence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities necessitated the aid and attendance of another, leading to a grant of SMC based on aid and attendance.