Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2011

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a back disability or radiculopathy/neuropathy of the lower extremities that is attributable to his active military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including access to employment verification and VA examinations to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his ability to work.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral peripheral neuropathy and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA audiological examination and review of the claims file to determine if there is evidence of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities.

The Board has determined that further development of the record is needed prior to appellate consideration of the claims for service connection for neuropathy of the left arm and sleep apnea, as secondary to service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities combine to be 40 percent disabling, but do not meet the percentage rating standards for TDIU. The Board finds that the Veteran is not unemployable solely due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation for the loss of use of both lower extremities is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess the extent of his service-connected disabilities and their impact on his ability to walk.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the threshold percentage requirements for TDIU, as his total combined disability rating is only 70 percent. The evidence does not support a finding of unemployability due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board finds that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his military service, including exposure to Agent Orange. Service connection is denied.

The Veteran's claim for a permanent and total disability rating for nonservice-connected pension purposes is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current neuropathy involving the right hand is more likely than not related to a reported cold injury he sustained while in service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and scheduling him for a VA examination to address the etiology of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further development, including verification of herbicide exposure and obtaining treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities is productive of burning, tingling, pain and loss of sensation. The evaluations for these conditions are each at 20 percent.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the legs and rheumatoid and gouty arthritis as secondary to his service-connected bronchial asthma. The case is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA outpatient treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected left hand disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, when considered together, are sufficient to render him unable to reliably perform gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations have been denied as the current ratings are considered adequate to compensate for his service-connected disabilities.