Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's LLE and RLE femoral neuropathy are granted with a 30% evaluation as of October 31, 2018. The Veteran's LLE and RLE sciatic neuropathy are also granted with a 30% evaluation as of October 31, 2018.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities (sciatic nerve) prior to October 8, 2019, has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU based on service-connected disabilities prior to November 16, 2020, was also denied.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities as there was no diagnosed condition during or proximate to the claims period.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, chronic idiopathic demyelinating neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, and major depressive disorder, all related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The evidence does not support direct or presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, resulting in denial of an increased rating.,The Veteran's left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy was rated at 10 percent prior to March 1, 2022, and at 20 percent thereafter. The right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy was also rated at 20 percent throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, leaving no issues for further consideration.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity diabetic neuropathy was granted effective as of October 13, 2010.

The Veteran's eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) based on permanent and total disability status under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 is granted as of May 8, 2018.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection for left and right upper extremity neuropathy as they were previously denied in July 2022, and there is no pending appeal or reconsideration.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as presumptively related to herbicide exposure. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy in the upper and lower extremities is denied.

The Veteran's service connection claim for right lower extremity disability, to include peripheral neuropathy and radiculopathy, was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of chronic in-service disability or continuity of symptomatology since service. Service connection was also denied for TDIU due to lack of VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further evaluation of his service-connected conditions, including PTSD and prostate cancer. The Board finds that the Veteran cannot secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his physical disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation for the period from September 21, 2012 to December 4, 2012. The Board granted TDIU on an extraschedular basis due to the combined impact of multiple service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and effective dates have been dismissed. The Board has also identified several issues that require further examination and consideration, including service connection for hypertension.,The Veteran was granted service connection for amputation of the left little toe and left little toe amputation scar on August 8, 2018.

The Veteran's diabetes and diabetic nephropathy were not granted increased ratings, and his claim for TDIU was denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and requests that additional evidence be obtained, including medical records related to a Federal tort claim. The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 are also being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantial gainful employment prior to March 28, 2022. As of March 28, 2022, the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, OSA, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and a bilateral foot disability due to lack of in-service diagnosis or exposure to herbicide agents.,Service connection was not granted on a direct basis as there is no evidence of continuity of symptoms from service.

The Veteran's throat condition is currently diagnosed as esophageal polyps, which were not present at the time of his previous VA examinations. The Board finds a need for additional medical opinion to determine if this condition is related to service.,The Veteran has multiple service-connected disabilities rated at 100 percent (coronary artery disease) and additional service-connected disabilities independently ratable at 60 percent (right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity radiculopathy, diabetes mellitus). However, the Veteran is not considered housebound due to his service-connected disabilities.

The appeal for TDIU is dismissed. The claim of service connection for asthma has been reopened and granted. Service connection for left lower extremity neuropathy as secondary to bilateral flatfoot with degenerative arthritis is granted. The issue of joint pain (undiagnosed illness) needs further evaluation, including consideration of upper extremity disabilities.