Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI, bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and carpal tunnel syndrome have been denied. The claim for an effective date prior to May 21, 2013 for diabetes mellitus type 2 has also been denied.,Service connection was not granted for carpal tunnel syndrome in either upper extremity due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims as the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Veteran's low back disability, neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and residuals of a cold injury are all granted service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and entitlement to SMC based on housebound criteria in excess of the period of March 3, 2010 through April 30, 2010.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right lower extremity neuropathy and back disability, finding that these conditions are not related to active service or a service-connected condition.

The Board denied service connection for right and left foot peripheral neuropathy, finding that the Veteran's current conditions were not incurred during or aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for left and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy were denied as the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 30 percent or 40 percent, respectively.,Higher ratings for sciatic nerve peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities were granted at 40 percent each.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, glaucoma, erectile dysfunction, and neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremity as they are not related to service.,There is no evidence of herbicide exposure in Thailand or Vietnam that would support presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to perform activities of daily living without assistance, including bathing and dressing. The Board finds that he is in need of regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for residuals of a back injury was denied, as the new evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.,His petition to reopen his claim for right arm condition was granted, as the new evidence related to an unestablished fact (the etiology of the right arm condition) and raised a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that they do not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and a neurologic disability (claimed as neuropathy and peripheral neuropathy), finding that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities due to insufficient examination regarding etiology.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new evidence of diabetes mellitus and its effects on peripheral neuropathy in various extremities, as well as skin conditions. The Veteran's current diagnoses need to be evaluated for their relation to his service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) since March 30, 2017 was dismissed as moot because he is receiving the maximum benefits allowed under applicable statutes and regulations. The claim of entitlement to a TDIU prior to March 30, 2017 was denied due to his service-connected disabilities not being severe enough to prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for an addendum VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran sustained additional disabilities at the Puget Sound VAMC as a result of April 2002 coronary bypass graft surgery.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy and skin disorder, as well as his requests for increased ratings for right and left knee disabilities, were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of current diagnoses or service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as his service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran was granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities due to herbicide exposure in Thailand. However, he was denied service connection for upper extremity peripheral neuropathy.,There is no current diagnosis of bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Board denied increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right upper extremities, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity of symptoms prior to January 14, 2020. From January 14, 2020 onwards, the Veteran's condition was rated as moderate.