Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2015

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further evaluation of his service-connected coronary artery disease and peripheral neuropathy, as well as for obtaining additional VA treatment records.

The Veteran's left ulnar neuropathy is rated at 30 percent effective July 1, 2010. The claim for TDIU remains pending.

The Board denied service connection for a neurological disorder of the bilateral upper extremities, including peripheral neuropathy and carpal tunnel syndrome. The claim was not granted as there is no evidence linking these conditions to military service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's low back disability is found to be secondary to his service-connected right knee disability, and he is granted service connection for degenerative arthritis and disc herniation of the lumbosacral spine. The issue of service connection for neuropathy remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the failure of a scheduled hearing before the Board. The case will be returned for further action.

The Veteran is granted compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for multiple ruptured tendons due to VA treatment, but there is no evidence of peripheral neuropathy resulting from Cipro use.

The Veteran seeks service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 and its associated peripheral neuropathy of the left and right feet. The case is being remanded to determine if the Veteran has a confirmed diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, type 2 and whether his current lower extremity neurological symptoms are related to service or his diabetes.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PVD of the bilateral lower extremities and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to January 28, 2013.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no evidence of exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides, and the claimed conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for a VA examination if necessary.

The Board denied service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities and left upper extremity, finding no evidence of herbicide exposure in Thailand and no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and procuring a VA examination to determine the etiology of the appellant's claimed disabilities. The issues of service connection for blood disorder (thrombophlebitis or DVT) and peripheral neuropathy remain on appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for bilateral median nerve mononeuropathies as there was no evidence of more than mild impairment, and the Veteran failed to report for a scheduled VA examination without good cause.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn with respect to the issues of entitlement to higher initial ratings for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, PTSD, bilateral hearing loss disability, and coronary artery disease.

The Board found that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus and diabetic peripheral neuropathy did not manifest during his military service or within one year of separation, and there is no probative evidence indicating these conditions are causally related to his service. As a result, the claims for service connection were denied.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, a skin disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and cubital tunnel syndrome of the upper extremities. The claims were based on direct evidence rather than presumptive exposure to herbicides.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether current neuropathy was aggravated by service-connected fibromyalgia. The Veteran's claim for service connection will be readjudicated after obtaining a new VA examination and medical opinion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are not related to service, including exposure to Agent Orange. As such, the claims for service connection have been denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination regarding his claimed psychiatric disability, systemic neuropathy, and exposure to chemicals. The claims will be adjudicated again after the examinations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of his peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities, and for consideration of all applicable rating criteria.