Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder disability, neck disability, bilateral eye disability, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, bilateral hearing loss, and PTSD. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions are related to active service.

The Board denied service connection for a back disability, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and bilateral hip disabilities. The evidence did not establish that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.,Service connection was denied as there is no medical evidence linking any current diagnoses to service.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including right ear hearing loss, PTSD, substance abuse disorder, OSA, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities. The appeal was remanded to clarify the diagnosis and etiology of a TBI.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and readjudication due to outstanding SSA records and inextricably intertwined issues of an increased rating for right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy and entitlement to a TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for a rating of 50 percent, but no higher, for depression with PTSD has been granted. The issues of service connection for connective tissue disease, lupus erythematosus, peripheral neuropathy, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and loss of vision in the right eye have been remanded.

The Veteran's right foot disability, including the right fifth toe neuropathy and right foot tendon injury, is rated at 20 percent prior to November 30, 2021. After that date, her condition remains rated at 20 percent.

The Veteran's service connection for diabetic neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities is granted. The cervical spine disability, PTSD, TBI with headaches, head scar, and total disability rating based on individual unemployability are all remanded.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy (CIDP) as the evidence does not show a link to service, including exposure to herbicides or lead.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient information regarding his exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for left ankle disability, right medial epicondylitis, skin disability and right ankle disability, as well as his earlier effective date claims. The Board also dismissed his appeal seeking service connection for bilateral hearing loss and acquired psychiatric disability. The Board remanded several issues including service connection for sleep apnea, increased ratings for right knee and ankle disabilities, and an increase in rating for right ulnar neuropathy.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus, and bilateral lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The appeal is remanded for further development regarding the Veteran's claim of sinusitis.,Service connection was not granted for sinusitis as there is no current diagnosis or evidence linking it to service.

The Veteran's claim for secondary service connection for right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy of the ulnar nerve is remanded due to the need for updated VA examination and medical records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in a need for regular aid and attendance of another person, which has been granted. However, as the remaining service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for housebound status, the claim of entitlement to SMC based on housebound status is dismissed.

The Veteran was granted SMC based on loss of use of both hands due to service-connected disabilities resulting in no effective function remaining other than that which would be equally well-served by an amputation stump below the elbow with use of a suitable prosthetic appliance.,SMC for loss or loss of use of one or both feet was denied as the evidence did not show loss of use of either foot.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, specifically his diabetic peripheral neuropathy and other lower extremity nerve disorders, preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and its associated peripheral neuropathy in both upper and lower extremities due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed herbicide exposure during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for specially adapted housing and a special home adaptation grant need to be remanded due to insufficient evidence from recent VA examinations.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for diabetes, cardiac disability, vision disability, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities due to the appellant's death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for traumatic brain injury, chronic headaches, left ear hearing loss, chronic sinusitis, left elbow disability, middle back disability, low back disability, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), dysentery, left hip disability, right hip disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, left lower extremity neuropathy, right lower extremity neuropathy, left foot disability, and right foot disability due to incomplete records from his National Guard service.