Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection of ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, asthma, sleep apnea, bilateral upper extremity polyneuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity polyneuropathy have been granted. The appeals are remanded for additional development regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection of asthma and sleep apnea, as well as his claims for service connection of bilateral upper and lower extremity polyneuropathy.

The Veteran's spouse is not eligible for PCAFC benefits due to lack of personal care services and caregiver training. The Board has decided the case should be remanded to complete necessary assessments and training.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral retinopathy, erectile dysfunction, enlarged heart, respiratory disorder (obstructive sleep apnea), neurological disorder (Parkinsonism), right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are all granted as due to herbicide agent exposure under the PACT Act.,The Veteran's service connection for an enlarged heart, respiratory disorder (obstructive sleep apnea), neurological disorder (Parkinsonism), right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is remanded.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are not service-connected. The heart disorder is remanded for further review.

The Veteran's colon cancer and atrial fibrillation are not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service, including presumed exposure to Agent Orange.,The Veteran's left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and low back disability were also not service-connected as there is no evidence connecting these conditions to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for low back disability, bruxism, and headaches. The appeal is remanded for further examination regarding residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) other than headaches and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disability.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, so the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal for increased disability ratings and service connection is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, restless leg syndrome with body twitches, and sleep apnea due to exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. The Veteran is also being asked to provide updated medical records and undergo VA examinations.

The Board has dismissed all appeals regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, as the Veteran died during the pendency of these appeals.

The Veteran's initial ratings for left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, as well as his fibromyalgia, have been granted. His hypertension has also been granted with service connection based on the PACT Act. The TDIU and DEA benefits were also granted prior to May 21, 2015.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's right upper extremity condition, including peripheral neuropathy, is related to his military service and ordered a remand for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for type 2 diabetes, ischemic heart disease (IHD), eye disorder, kidney disorder, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities have been denied. The claim for follicular lymphoma is being remanded.,There is no evidence to support a finding that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents or any other chemical exposure during service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy due to presumed exposure to herbicides during service in Vietnam. The Veteran's symptoms of numbness, tingling, pain, and loss of sensation were present within one year after his last exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment consistent with his educational and vocational experience.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, including for service connection of bilateral hearing loss, neuropathy of the right upper extremity, and neuropathy of the left upper extremity.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding whether the Veteran's bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is related to his service-connected back disability.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, finding that new and material evidence supports a link between the Veteran's in-service electrocution event and his current condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's diabetic peripheral neuropathy and its impact on her extremities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left and right lower extremity sciatic nerve peripheral neuropathy have been denied as the evidence does not show that his conditions meet or approximate the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent prior to February 24, 2021, and in excess of 60 percent thereafter.