Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2018

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for low back disorder, peripheral neuropathy of BUE and BLE, and acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD and depression due to service. The Veteran will be afforded VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board finds that the Veteran's bilateral lower extremity neuropathy is caused by his service-connected residuals of hip arthroplasty, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left upper extremity neuropathy, a cervical spine disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD due to potential issues with medical opinions and need for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides during his military service at U-Tapao RTAFB.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is granted as service connected due to herbicide exposure.,Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, secondary to diabetes mellitus type II, remains in dispute.

The Board has dismissed the claims for erectile dysfunction and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities as they have been fully granted in a previous rating decision.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated as noncompensable, and his peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities are each rated at 10 percent. The Board finds that these ratings are appropriate.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of hysterectomy, allergies (other than allergic rhinitis), chronic headaches, and peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities was denied. The Board found that there was no evidence to support these claims on a direct basis.

The Veteran's service connection for diabetes mellitus is granted. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities secondary to diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate disorder, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathies, and acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD have been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or a causal relationship to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to April 26, 2010 due to insufficient evidence showing he was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment solely as a result of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has reopened claims for service connection for a left hip condition, tinnitus, and cold injury residuals of the upper extremities. Service connection is granted for tinnitus but denied for a right hip condition and cold injury residuals of the upper extremities. The claim for increased rating for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities remains pending.

The Veteran's low back disability is remanded due to conflicting medical opinions and inadequate VA examination.,The Veteran's sinusitis is remanded as there are no records of treatment during service, but the Board finds a need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's depression is granted service connection. Service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity neurological disorders are denied, but the Veteran was granted service connection for radiculopathy in both lower extremities. Effective dates for service connection were established for lumbar spine disability, right knee disability, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities was not incurred or aggravated by his active service, including presumed herbicide exposure. The claim is denied.

The Veteran's diagnosed bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities is proximately caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, but only partially. Service connection is established for obstructive sleep apnea and anxiety disorder. Bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities are not service-connected.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for service-connected intervertebral disc syndrome with arthritis and left upper extremity neuropathy are being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, dermatitis, and neuropathy disabilities as there was no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and active service.