Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2014

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and his case is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, bilateral lower extremities is granted as it is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II. The appeal of the stomach condition claim is dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's symptoms at the time of seeking care on July 8, 2010 were emergent in nature and VA facilities were not feasibly available. Therefore, the criteria for reimbursement have been met.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is likely related to his military service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The increased rating claims for small fiber neuropathy are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling the Veteran for an examination to assess his cervical spine disability and peripheral neuropathy. The propriety of reducing his prostate cancer rating from 100% to 20% will also be addressed.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine if the Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in unemployability. The case is REMANDED for an appropriate health care specialist to review the claims folder and provide a determination on whether the Veteran is unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine if the Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in unemployability. The case is REMANDED for an appropriate health care specialist to review the claims folder and provide a determination on whether the Veteran is unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for PTSD, diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy, and peripheral artery disease of the left lower extremity was denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable VA diagnostic codes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a neurological disorder of the right upper extremity other than cervical radiculopathy, which is related to his service-connected cervical spine disability. The claim for a neurological disorder of the right upper extremity was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities, nor can it be attributed to service or a service-connected condition. Therefore, the claims for service connection are denied.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, which he claims is related to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus. The Board has determined that additional development is needed before a decision can be made.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes, hypertension, kidney transplant, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities have been denied as there is no credible evidence that he served in Vietnam or was exposed to herbicides during his military service.

The Veteran's left lower extremity radiculopathy is proximately due to, or caused by his service-connected lumbosacral strain. The Board finds that the Veteran's cervical spine disability may be related to his service-connected lumbosacral strain.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to June 21, 2010, for the award of service connection for diabetic retinopathy and February 10, 2006, for the award of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities have been granted.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity is manifested by mild incomplete paralysis with symptoms of numbness, tingling and intermittent pain. The Board finds a separate compensable rating of 10 percent for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to address the etiology of his peripheral neuropathy.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, diabetes mellitus, and various types of peripheral neuropathy. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine disorder existed prior to service and is not related to service or an incident of service origin.,Regarding his right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, the evidence does not show it was present in service or until many years thereafter and is not related to service or an incident of service origin.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the appellant's claim of entitlement to service connection for cause of death, and thus the appeal is granted.

Your claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities has been granted, and there is no remaining case or controversy.