Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2015

The Veteran's claimed peripheral neuropathy of the hands was not found to be related to his service, including presumed exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. The Board denied service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is found to be related to his service, including herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy and hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.,Service connection was denied for right ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is etiologically related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type 2. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the face and upper and lower extremities has been granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and residuals of an optic nerve stroke are being remanded due to outdated medical evidence.

The Board found no evidence of a cervical spine disability or peripheral neuropathy in service, and the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities is currently rated at 20 percent each, effective October 23, 2012. The Veteran does not meet criteria for a higher rating based on additional symptoms or progression.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining records of the Veteran's treatment at VA outpatient clinics in Las Vegas and Reno. The appeal is pending until these records are obtained.

The Veteran's left wrist disorder is service-connected as it was caused by his service-connected right knee patellofemoral syndrome with osteoarthritis. His seizure disorder is secondary to his service-connected PTSD and other medications, including those for his knee condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to address the claims of service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and hypertension. The Veteran has not been provided with a VA examination or opinion regarding these issues.

The Veteran's service connection claims for benign prostate hypertrophy and peripheral neuropathy have been denied. The claim for diabetes mellitus is pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for renal cell carcinoma, tooth loss and acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy are being remanded due to the need for further development regarding alleged herbicide exposure in Panama.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for herpes, optic nerve damage, hepatitis A, B, C, gallstones, bronchitis, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetes mellitus, HIV/AIDS, peripheral neuropathy and hypertension have not been met. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the appeal for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and attempting to verify stressors. The Veteran's claims for service connection remain on hold until further notice.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding the increased disability ratings for PTSD, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy.

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

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective date were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for either upper limb neuropathy prior to September 19, 2011 or for left upper limb neuropathy after this date.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied. The Board found no competent, credible evidence linking any of the claimed disorders to his military service.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's death and whether his service-connected disabilities contributed to or hastened his death. The appellant claims that her husband was exposed to herbicides during service, had complications from his service-connected conditions, and did not have active cancers prior to his death.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to assess the etiology of the Veteran's neuropathy and determine if it is related to service-connected diabetes mellitus.