Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper and lower extremities, as well as right and left lower extremity sciatica.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and various neuropathies due to the need for additional medical evidence.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, ischemic heart disease, sinusitis, and neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities as they arose during a period of service determined to be under conditions other than honorable. The Board also remanded the issue of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied service connection for traumatic brain injury and gastroesophageal reflux disease, but granted a 10 percent rating for left lower extremity neuropathy.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including headaches, BCC, carpal tunnel, CFS, fibromyalgia, right ear hearing loss, lipoma, OSA, thoracic pain, neck pain, and peripheral neuropathy in the left and right lower extremities, as there was no medical evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Board granted a rating of 20 percent for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in both the left and right lower extremities, effective August 15, 2021.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including IBS, venous insufficiency, a lung condition, liver condition, GERD, right and left hand conditions, upper extremity neuropathy, kidney condition, and obesity. The claims for bilateral shoulder strain, bilateral flat feet, plantar fasciitis, bone spurs, and arthritis; left knee strain and instability; right knee strain and instability; left ankle condition; right ankle condition; hypertension; erectile dysfunction; allergic rhinitis; obstructive sleep apnea; tension headaches; heart condition; depression; and anxiety were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus type 2 and peripheral neuropathy, to further investigate potential exposure to herbicides during the Veteran's service in Korea.

The Board denied service connection for a back disorder and granted service connection for a left anterior tibia scar, status post hematoma laceration. The claims for bilateral pes planus (flat feet) and sleep apnea were dismissed, while the remaining claims were remanded.

The Board granted the reopening of claims for service connection for a heart disorder, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and gout. The remaining claims were remanded for further development.

The Board granted a rating of 30 percent for left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy and 20 percent for right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, but no greater.

The Board dismissed all claims for service connection and denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and related peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities based on presumed exposure to herbicides during active duty.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, except for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome which was granted.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for peripheral neuropathy in the femoral nerves but denied earlier effective dates and higher ratings for other conditions.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and hypertension, all presumed to be due to herbicide exposure during the Veteran's service in Korea.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and chronic kidney disease to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board remands the claim for an initial compensable evaluation for right residual ilioinguinal nerve paresthesia to ensure the Veteran is informed of his right to request a pre-decisional hearing.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for hypocomplementemic urticarial vasculitis (HUV) from June 16, 2022, and service connection for left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy but denied it for the right lower extremity.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of September 19, 2023 for the grants of service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss. The claims for other conditions were remanded for further development.