Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2016

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his request for review.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have not met the criteria for a temporary total rating or an extension of such rating beyond June 1, 2012.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and partial median neuropathy, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board found that he met the schedular criteria for a TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disorder, bilateral knee disorder, neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and residuals of frostbite to the feet due to credible evidence linking these conditions to service. The Veteran requires regular aid and attendance as a result of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of his claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The rating assigned is 10 percent for gastroparesis and no higher.

The Board has granted an effective date of October 13, 2004 for the service connection of major depressive disorder with associated irritability and tension as secondary to thoracolumbar disc and joint disease. The effective date for left lower extremity radiculopathy is set at August 20, 2010.

The Veteran's sensory neuropathy in the left foot is found to be related to his service-connected scars from plantar wart removal. The claim for a temporary total rating based on need for convalescence following April 2009 surgery and the TDIU claim are also granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for further development. The issues include service connection claims, a temporary total evaluation claim, and a reopening of a psychiatric disability claim.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule the Veteran for VA examinations.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for PTSD is being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records and to schedule a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for an initial, compensable rating for erectile dysfunction is being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records and to schedule a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin rash of the bilateral legs is being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records from Dr. Raveesh and to schedule a VA dermatology examination.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, right upper extremity, and hypertension are being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records and to schedule VA examinations.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity is being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records and to schedule a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records, to schedule a VA dermatology examination, and to obtain an additional VA medical opinion regarding herbicide exposure.

The Veteran does not have a diagnosis of early onset peripheral neuropathy or a current right leg disability that is service-connected. The Board finds no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left median demyelinating sensory neuropathy of the wrist and elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, and causalgia is being remanded due to inadequate examination and incomplete medical records.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted as his service-connected disabilities have rendered him unemployable since July 12, 2010.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of records, including private medical records.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to insufficient evidence assessing his employability based on his service-connected disabilities. He needs a VA examination to assess the impact of his disabilities on his ability to work.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's claimed conditions and presumed exposure to herbicides, specifically Agent Orange. The Veteran is seeking service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, hand, and back disabilities are not service-connected. Early onset peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities is also not service-connected.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, and a skin disorder (chloracne), were denied as the evidence did not support a link to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including verification of Agent Orange exposure and a VA medical opinion regarding the relationship between service, claimed conditions, and death.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and consideration of her claims, including the issues related to service connection for right elbow disability and right ulnar neuropathy.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional information from Social Security Administration (SSA) records. The case will be reconsidered after these records are obtained.