Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2015

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The claim of a bilateral foot disability was reopened, but the service connection claim remains denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including blindness and multiple musculoskeletal issues, meet the criteria for specially adapted housing/home adaptation grant.

The Veteran's appeal for a separate initial compensable disability rating for bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities has been withdrawn. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and MDD, is remanded for further development.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have current disabilities for VA purposes related to his claimed conditions, and there is no evidence of in-service disease or injury. Therefore, service connection cannot be granted.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities is currently rated at 10 percent, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on the severity of his symptoms.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine his exposure to Agent Orange and the nature, extent, severity, and manifestations of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining complete service records and VA treatment records. The case will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The Veteran's current diagnosed bilateral median neuropathy, bilateral ulnar neuropathy, sensory polyneuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are related to exposure to organophosphates during service.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is not related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran seeks service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, to include as secondary to herbicide exposure. The case is being remanded due to a need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal involves claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, an increased rating for lumbosacral strain, and a prior effective date. The case is being remanded to obtain a supplemental opinion from the July 2014 VA examiner regarding early-onset peripheral neuropathy associated with herbicide exposure. Additionally, the issue of whether the June 1, 1972 rating decision contained clear and unmistakable error must be addressed.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral retinopathy and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension substantially or materially contributed to the cause of his death from metastatic gastric cancer.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including foot drop, diabetic neuropathy, and other conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted entitlement to a TDIU with an effective date set by the RO.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bipolar disorder, coronary artery disease, hearing loss, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy, prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals by live videoconference. The issues include service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, right elbow arthritis, and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 for wrist condition.

The Board has dismissed the appeals due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to procedural defects, including the need for an SOC on issues of service connection and a TDIU rating. Additional evidence is needed, including VA treatment records from September 2013 onwards, SSA disability determination records, and a VA psychiatric evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling the Veteran with VA examinations to assess his current disability levels. The TDIU claim will also be addressed during this process.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have a bilateral leg disability during service and denied his claim for service connection. The Board also noted that there was no evidence of continuity of symptomatology after service, and therefore denied his claim based on post-service continuity of symptoms.

The Veteran's claim is dismissed because service connection for neuropathy of the right wrist is already in effect due to a previously granted carpal tunnel syndrome.