Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2018

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including a new VA examination for his service-connected IVDS and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The appeal will be REMANDED.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal for service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations of his service-connected disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the feet and consideration of Diagnostic Code 8520.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including degenerative arthritis of the spine and peripheral neuropathy and vascular disease, precluded him from obtaining and maintaining any form of gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational experience. The Board granted an extraschedular TDIU effective February 25, 2010.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains pending.

The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities.,Service connection has been denied for both right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy as there is no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to active service or any event therein.

The Veteran is seeking a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities. The RO/AMC must obtain SSA disability benefits records and re-adjudicate the claim for TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for a total combined disability rating prior to January 9, 2007, and TDIU is denied as he was employed by the VA Regional Office in Houston, Texas until February 11, 2008.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including additional VA examinations to determine the etiology of his eye and nerve conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, bilateral lower extremities, was denied as he does not have a diagnosis of this condition. The claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus type II is also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral lower extremities peripheral neuropathy due to Agent Orange exposure and anxiety disorder, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating or entitlement to TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has been rated as noncompensable. The Board finds no basis for a higher rating and the claim is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining a supplemental opinion from Dr. S.L. or another provider regarding herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's current evaluations for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities are granted as aggravated by diabetes mellitus. Service connection is also granted for glaucoma secondary to diabetes.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity neuropathy has been granted a rating of 20 percent, effective from April 27, 2012. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II remains at the current 20 percent rating.

The Veteran's left ankle popliteal sensory neuropathy and limited motion have been granted separate compensable ratings, but no higher.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to assess the current severity of his peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities and issuance of a SOC regarding service connection for liposarcoma.

The Board found that the Veteran's diagnosed left ulnar neuropathy did not manifest during service and is not shown to be due to active military service, including his conceded herbicide exposure. Therefore, the claim for service connection was denied.