Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2018

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and coronary heart disease are all being remanded for further evaluation as his conditions have worsened.

Your claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, left lower extremity, and right lower extremity have been granted in full.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy in all extremities, as well as whether it is related to service or any other conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disability, left upper extremity neurological disabilities, and left lower extremity neurological disabilities are not service-connected. The VA examinations were inadequate for purposes of adjudicating these claims, and further development is needed to determine their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his lumbar spine condition and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining private medical records.

The Veteran's claims for an increase in the rating for posttraumatic stress disorder, reopening of a claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, and total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities are being referred for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient examination regarding the nature and etiology of the left ankle disability, including any neurological, vascular, and/or muscular residuals. The Veteran's service-connected left ankle fracture is also considered in this decision.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the claims for an increased rating for PTSD, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, and TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The claims for right hand scarring and neuropathy/nerve damage are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including low back disability, bilateral foot disability, lung disability, headache disability, LADD, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, diabetes mellitus, enlarged prostate condition, acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and anxiety), obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to May 17, 2012 for the grant of service connection for diabetes mellitus was denied. The Board found that the first communication from the Veteran to VA evidencing intent to file a claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus was received on May 17, 2012.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II. The cases of hypertension, erectile dysfunction, renal dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy are remanded due to the need for further medical examination.

The Veteran's surgery for his service-connected right ulnar neuropathy did not meet the criteria for a temporary total evaluation due to convalescence, as it did not require hospital treatment or one month of convalescence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities. The claims for peripheral neuropathy are remanded due to new evidence suggesting a possible link to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has decided to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left leg peripheral neuropathy, but remands them for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to lung disability, left kidney disability, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy have been denied as new and material evidence has not been received. The reductions in the rating for hypertension from 20% to 10% were effective March 4, 2015.

Service connection for degenerative changes of the lumbar spine as secondary to service-connected left knee disabilities is granted.,Service connection for neuropathy of the right lower extremity, which was previously denied, is reopened and granted.

The Board denied service connection for heart condition, porphyria cutanea tarda, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, and bilateral hearing loss due to exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete medical records and need for further examinations.