Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including back and neck conditions, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, hypertension, and a sleep disorder. The evidence submitted was found to be new but not relevant to the claims.

The Board denied service connection for left upper extremity neuropathy, left index finger condition, acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as insomnia, anxiety, and depression), IBS, and DM II.,The Veteran did not provide evidence of current disabilities at the time of the September 2020 decision.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis is denied. The Veteran meets the criteria for TDIU based on service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for right and left upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, finding no current diagnosis of the condition related to service or service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities due to a duty-to-assist error in not obtaining VA treatment records from the 1970s. The Veteran is required to provide complete copies of these records.

The Veteran was granted an effective date of April 2, 2019 for a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 was also granted an effective date of April 2, 2019.

The Veteran's disability rating was reduced from 100% to 80%, effective February 1, 2015. The Board found that the reduction was based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in applying the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.343.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, as they affect his ability to perform daily activities and protect himself from hazards.

The Board has dismissed all appeals regarding the Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, Parkinson's disease, and coronary artery disease. The appeal is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment since June 29, 2006. The Board has granted a TDIU effective from that date.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical evidence regarding the Veteran's hand disability and its relation to service, diabetes, or herbicide exposure. A new VA examination is needed to clarify these issues.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of confirmation of his claimed Vietnam service and exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of diabetic neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities, finding that there was no evidence of a formal or informal claim prior to April 11, 2015.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral lower extremity neuropathy as aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected cervical spine disorder. The claim for tinnitus was denied due to lack of new and material evidence, and the claim for sleep apnea was denied as not related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's back, left knee, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy conditions are under review.

The Veteran's service connection claims for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities, ischemic heart disease, and kidney disability have been denied.,The Board has found no current disabilities in these conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal.

The Board has granted entitlement to a separate rating for right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy on a secondary basis due to service-connected lung cancer. Additionally, the Veteran is granted TDIU prior to January 17, 2019.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted as they are related to in-service noise exposure.,Service connection has also been established for left ulnar mononeuropathy, which is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected shoulder condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to herbicide exposure during his service in Vietnam.