Peripheral neuropathy — all decisions

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and denied increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity and a left shoulder disability. The claims for back pain were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including heart condition, lung condition, peripheral neuropathy of both upper and lower extremities, bilateral plantar fasciitis with bone spurs, left kidney cyst, cirrhosis of the liver and hepatitis C, migraine, and chronic allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied service connection for right upper extremity neuropathy, to include as secondary to a right elbow condition and denied increased ratings for the Veteran's service-connected disabilities. The Board also remanded several claims for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection of peripheral neuropathy in all four extremities due to a lack of medical nexus evidence.

The Board granted earlier effective dates of August 31, 2021, for the grant of service connection for DM, type II and related diabetic neuropathies, as well as an earlier effective date for right knee strain. The claim for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ was denied.

The Board granted increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, but denied an increase in the rating for diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board granted a rating of 40 percent for left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, as well as a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities as secondary to diabetes mellitus (Type II), resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, effective August 22, 2024.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher initial rating for other specified trauma and stressor-related disorder, service connection for peripheral neuropathy, a skin disorder of the genital region, and a right knee disability. The claim for sleep apnea was remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for diabetic peripheral neuropathy, right and left lower extremities.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support higher disability ratings or service connection.

The Board granted an effective date of August 10, 2022, for the awards of service connection for peripheral neuropathy in all extremities but denied an earlier effective date for diabetes mellitus and a higher rating for diabetes.

The Board granted service connection for left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for neuropathy of all four extremities due to a need for additional development, including verification of claimed nerve agent exposure and obtaining an updated medical opinion.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both upper and lower extremities, COPD, and ED to ensure adequate medical opinions are obtained.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) for his service-connected bilateral focal chorioretinitis, bilateral optic neuritis, peripheral retinal degeneration, bilateral macular degeneration, and bilateral optic neuropathy, as well as PTSD with unspecified neurocognitive disorder and TBI.

The Board granted service connection for a neck disorder and dismissed the appeal for a right ankle disorder, while denying increased ratings for left ankle sprain, cervicogenic headaches, and other conditions.

The Veteran's appeal request was denied as it was not timely filed within the one-year period from the date of notification.

The Board granted service connection for a heart disability, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, but denied service connection for multiple tooth trauma.