Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for a heart disorder, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type II, left lower extremity neuropathy, right lower extremity neuropathy, and tinnitus as there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or chronicity.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for a 40 percent rating for right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding that the earliest evidence of worsening was in February 2020.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of all extremities due to a failure to obtain pertinent VA treatment records and an adequate medical opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for neuropathy of the right lower extremity, left lower extremity, right upper extremity, and left upper extremity have been granted as manifestations of Parkinson's disease due to Agent Orange exposure.,Service connection has been established for the Veteran's neuropathies of the bilateral upper and lower extremities as a result of his service-connected Parkinson's disease.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, Parkinson's disease with balance impairment, right and left upper extremity rigidity, tremors, and bradykinesia associated with Parkinson's disease, speech changes, stooped posture, partial loss of smell, difficulty of chewing, constipation, and SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance have all been denied.,The Veteran's service connection claims for unspecified depressive disorder with major neurocognitive disorder associated with Parkinson's disease and right side loss of automatic movements associated with Parkinson's disease have not met the criteria for an earlier effective date.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy, specifically related to exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam.

The Veteran's increased ratings for cervical spine degenerative joint disease, thoracolumbar spine degenerative joint disease, and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity with demyelinating polyneuropathy are denied. A TDIU is granted for the period from February 7, 2018, to February 6, 2022, but dismissed for the period thereafter.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is rated at 20% prior to March 17, 2022 and at 40% as of that date. The Veteran also received a grant for TDIU based on his single disability (diabetes mellitus with peripheral neuropathy).

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange. However, the claim for secondary service connection for peripheral neuropathy of bilateral lower extremities is remanded as VA needs to schedule a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, claudication, neuropathy of the lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction as they are not related to service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's left big toe spurs and hallux valgus, as well as his cardiac disorder (right bundle branch block) are granted service connection. The right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is also granted service connection as secondary to cervical spondylosis. However, the issue of service connection for cervical spondylosis remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to address whether the Veteran's ulnar neuropathy of the right upper extremity is an additional disability resulting from his September 2012 surgery at the University of Utah or due to negligent post-operative care at VA. The examiner must consider the Veteran's reports and provide rationale for their opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need to verify in-service stressors and potential exposure to herbicide agents, as well as to obtain VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his back (and associated scars), left hip, and bilateral knees disorders.

Service connection for Parkinsonism and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy has been granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides during service. Service connection for Peripheral Neuropathy of the left upper extremity is remanded.,The Veteran's claims for Parkinsonism and PSP have been granted based on presumptive service connection for their respective conditions.

The Board has determined that the AOJ failed to adequately assist the Veteran in verifying his claimed service in and around Vietnam, which could have impacted his claims for service connection. The case is being remanded to conduct further development.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of any of the claimed conditions, and thus service connection cannot be granted for migraine headaches, restless legs syndrome, fibromyalgia, sinusitis, sleep apnea, acquired psychiatric disorder (including sleep disturbances), neck disorder, lower back disorder, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, or right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to consider whether the Appellant is entitled to DIC benefits for the cause of the Veteran's death under 38 U.S.C. § 1310 and to enhanced DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1311(a)(2).

The Board has dismissed all appeals regarding the veteran's service-connected conditions as they are not currently in a position to make decisions due to the veteran's death.

The Board has dismissed all appeals regarding the veteran's service-connected conditions as they are not currently in a position to make decisions due to the veteran's death.

The Board has dismissed all appeals regarding the ratings for various service-connected conditions as the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.