Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for right lower extremity and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding that the current disabilities are at least as likely caused by a service-connected foot disability.

The Veteran's initial ratings for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy were granted at a 30% level. Additionally, the Board granted entitlement to Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) effective from January 4, 2010.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities as there is no evidence linking it to active service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that a VA examination and opinions are needed to determine if the Veteran's neurological disabilities, including peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, are related to his service in Vietnam, specifically exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy and carpal tunnel syndrome were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating from December 3, 2018 to April 16, 2020.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes, bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, hypertension, respiratory disability, psychiatric disability, back disability, bilateral hand disability, bilateral elbow disability, and bilateral shoulder disability. The evidence does not show current disabilities for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts in the left eye, peripheral neuropathy of various extremities, and plantar fasciitis have been granted.,Service connection is established based on exposure to herbicide agents during active military service.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA claims are denied as the effective date for both benefits is February 27, 2020.

The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus. The remaining issues have been remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened and granted effective March 24, 2017. The claims for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity and left upper extremity were also granted effective March 24, 2017.

The Veteran's neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities is granted as secondary to his service-connected lumbar and cervical strains.,An increased rating of 50 percent for migraines as of January 16, 2015, is granted. The Veteran medically retired due to severe economic inadaptability caused by his migraines.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted as he is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted service connection, but his peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities are denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and GERD are all granted. The decision is based on the PACT Act presumption of herbicide exposure in Thailand.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected Parkinson's disease.,There is no evidence of a cardiovascular disorder in the record, and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and hypertension are granted due to exposure to herbicide agents during his active duty service. The effective date is October 1, 2026.

The Board has remanded the cases for further clarification on whether the Veteran's diabetes and related neuropathy are related to service, including his reported symptoms during service. Additionally, a new examination is needed to determine if range of motion testing was conducted with and without weight-bearing.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding bladder cancer, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and a skin disorder. The Board dismissed these appeals.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issues of service connection for dementia, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities. The case is being returned to VA for further development.

The Board has restored service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and granted service connection for coronary artery disease, peripheral neuropathy of bilateral upper extremities, and peripheral neuropathy of bilateral lower extremities due to herbicide exposure during the Veteran's period of service in Thailand.

The Veteran withdrew all his pending appeals before the Board, including those for increased ratings and service connection claims. The appeal is dismissed.