Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2015

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding its relationship to his service, specifically exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities is found to be etiologically related to active duty service and exposure to herbicides. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was granted, as his service-connected diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities rendered him unemployable.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining clarifying opinions from VA examiners regarding the Veteran's bilateral foot disorders and their relationship to service-connected pes planus.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and peripheral neuropathy of both hands and feet are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and clarification of medical diagnoses.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, but dismissed the claim of service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the AOJ for additional development, including VA examinations and obtaining outstanding medical records. The claims on appeal are seeking higher disability ratings for peripheral neuropathy affecting the right lower extremity, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, and left knee degenerative joint disease.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and evaluation of his disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since October 22, 2008.

The Veteran was found unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to service-connected disabilities as of June 3, 2009.

The Veteran's initial ratings for diabetes mellitus-associated peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities have been granted, with a 40% rating assigned for the right upper extremity effective March 2009.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board finds that TDIU is warranted.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and peripheral neuropathy, but denied both claims as there is no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus. The right knee disorder, ingrown toenails of the right foot and fungal infection of the right toenail, ingrown toenails of the left foot and fungal infection of the left toenail, and a left foot disorder are all being addressed in this decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes and peripheral neuropathy, are found to be sufficiently severe to produce unemployability without regard to advancing age.

The Board found that the Veteran's left hip disability, variously diagnosed as DJD and other conditions, is not related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities is related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.

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

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the issues of service connection for peripheral neuropathy left arm, cardiovascular heart condition with surgery, and diabetes mellitus prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and the Appellant received $1000 in burial benefits. The claim for additional burial benefits is denied as it exceeds the maximum allowable benefit under the law.