Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for cervical strain and a compensable rating for scars post-removal of squamous cell carcinomas, while remanding several other claims including diabetes mellitus, type II, diabetic neuropathies, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, left knee disability, traumatic brain injury with post-concussion syndrome migraines, and left hip disability.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, right lower extremity diabetic neuropathy, and left lower extremity diabetic neuropathy as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected conditions.

The appeal is dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and increased ratings due to a procedural error regarding notice of the right to a pre-decisional hearing.

The Board remands the claims for a VA neurological examination to determine the nature and severity of the service-connected right lower extremity and left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection and increased ratings as they were duplicate appeals that had been addressed in a separate appeal.

The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining relevant VA treatment records and a supplemental medical opinion to address the severity of the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy without considering medication effects.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of June 6, 2019, for the evaluation and service connection of peripheral neuropathy in both upper extremities.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death, finding that the Veteran's service-connected ischemic optic neuropathy of the left eye did not cause or contribute substantially to his death.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection for various conditions associated with a stroke, including obstructive sleep apnea, depression, and diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities to obtain a VA medical opinion regarding whether the current condition is caused or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board denied service connection for segmental colitis associated with diverticulosis, small bowel obstruction, to include small bowel perforation, status post left hemicolectomy, Hartman's pouch and ileostomy (bowel condition), as well as right and left upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Board remands the claim for a bilateral foot disability to obtain further development, including adequate VA examinations and opinions.

The Board granted a disability evaluation of 40 percent for left ulnar neuropathy prior to September 11, 2025, and denied an evaluation in excess of 40 percent.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy and cataracts, as due to exposure to herbicide agents, prior to August 10, 2022, for further development.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II (DM II), erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy in both upper and lower extremities, hypothyroidism, and dermatitis (claimed as chloracne) based on the Veteran's presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings for bilateral lower extremity motor and sensory axonal polyneuropathy, finding that the evidence did not support an earlier date of entitlement or a higher rating.

The Board granted a 20 percent disability rating for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities (both femoral and sciatic nerves) but remanded claims for an increased rating for transient ischemic attack and entitlement to TDIU.

The Board remands the claim for a left foot disability to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error, specifically regarding an inadequate October 2024 VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, a right shoulder disability, diabetes mellitus type II, left and right lower extremity neuropathy, and a bilateral foot disability as secondary to diabetes mellitus due to lack of new and relevant evidence.