Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2011

The Veteran's cold injury residuals are currently evaluated as 30 percent disabling, the maximum available under Diagnostic Code 7122. The Board has found no evidence of additional service-connected conditions that would warrant separate ratings.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, as well as for pulmonary emphysema, peripheral neuropathy, and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that these conditions were not related to his active service or exposure to herbicides.

The VA has determined that the Veteran does not have hepatitis C, but his lower back and upper extremity peripheral neuropathy disorders are aggravated by service.,The VA has also found that the Veteran's lower back disorder is aggravated by service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including posttraumatic stress disorder, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, onychomycosis of the right foot, and coronary artery disease, have rendered him unable to obtain and maintain gainful employment since July 10, 2007.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to insufficient development of his Agent Orange exposure claim and the need for a VA examination regarding his vertigo with dizziness and nausea.

The Veteran's diabetic peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities has been rated as 40 percent disabling since March 17, 2009.

The Board found that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction was not incurred in or aggravated by his service-connected residuals of a hernia surgery, and denied entitlement to service connection for this condition. The right ilio-inguinal sensory neuropathy evaluation remains pending as it is related to the Veteran's service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus (Type II) with peripheral neuropathy of the hands and feet is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Board found no credible evidence of a bilateral knee injury in service and denied the Veteran's claims for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected hepatitis C and cirrhosis have been granted an initial rating of 10 percent. The Board has also found that the Veteran is unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities, granting a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inadequate VA examinations and other issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to insufficient evidence and need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for mixed axonal and demylenating neuropathy was denied. Additionally, his claims for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grant were also denied.

The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran's current peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities to his service or a service-connected condition, and thus denied the claim.

The Board finds that there is no competent and credible evidence showing the Veteran was diagnosed with migraine headaches, neuropathy of the arms, a chronic disability manifested by memory loss, or a psychiatric disorder during his military service. The record does not contain any post-service treatment records for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and non-VA medical records, as well as verification of SSA disability benefits. A psychiatric examination will be scheduled to address the claims.

The Veteran seeks service connection for peripheral neuropathy of his right and left lower extremities, which he claims is due to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. The case has been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to inadequate notice and missing VA treatment records. The RO must provide proper notice letters, obtain relevant VA medical records, clarify the status of his missing service treatment records, and schedule him for a VA audiology examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are denied as there is no evidence that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by his military service, including exposure to herbicides.