Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2018

The Veteran's right arm tingling and numbness is currently rated at 40 percent, but no higher. The Board found that the disability manifested by moderate incomplete paralysis of the upper radicular group.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate medical opinions and need for additional evidence. The Veteran's eye disability may be related to diabetes, but not necessarily service connection. His peripheral neuropathy is presumed to be from herbicide exposure, but needs further clarification on its onset and relation to his diabetes.

The Veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for additional disabilities resulting from a December 2008 VA abdominal aortogram, but the claim must be remanded to obtain updated medical records and an examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy in the right or left upper extremities, and thus service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the functional impairment caused by his service-connected disabilities and their impact on his ability to work. The issues of increased ratings for diabetes and coronary artery disease are inextricably intertwined with the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in all four extremities are granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining new opinions on peripheral neuropathy and headaches.

The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy in the bilateral upper and lower extremities, thus denying the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the right ulnar neuropathy claim, and the case is dismissed. The right wrist disability increased rating claim has been remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for esophageal tumor, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of bilateral legs and feet as due to herbicide agent exposure. The Veteran's esophageal tumor was not related to his in-service exposure, nor were the other conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is not related to his service, and therefore denied the claim for service connection. The issues of low back disability, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy, acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and anxiety), and migraines are remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities, as well as an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II. The Veteran's claim was not supported by competent evidence of a current diagnosis or regulatory activities.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD alone, along with additional disabilities rated at least 60 percent (chronic kidney disease and diabetes mellitus), meet the criteria for a TDIU. From May 19, 2010, he also meets the criteria for SMC based on housebound status.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both feet, finding that there is no current evidence of such a disability.

The Board has dismissed the appeals as there is no justiciable case or controversy for active consideration by the RO or the Board on the issues of entitlement to an increased rating for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities and entitlement to a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and will provide a supplemental statement of the case if any decision is adverse.

The Veteran's service connection claims for upper extremity peripheral neuropathies are granted as secondary to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus and presumed in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board denied service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.