Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2018

The Board has determined that the reduction of ratings for diabetes mellitus type II and related neuropathies was not proper, and the original ratings are restored. The case is remanded to determine if a TDIU rating should be granted.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities are granted at a 20 percent rating, but no greater. The appeal for TDIU is dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy and sick sinus syndrome, finding that the conditions did not manifest within one year of separation from service or are otherwise unrelated to service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right hand and carpal tunnel syndrome may be related to service, but needs further examination for a definitive opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened and granted. The Board found that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of PTSD causally related to his active service. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities is remanded due to missing medical records and need for further examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to uncertainty about the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, which is presumed to be related to herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for the assignment of ratings for bilateral cold injury disability and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy have been dismissed as freestanding claims are not recognized by VA.

The Board has restored a 40 percent rating for diabetes mellitus, type II, effective October 15, 2014. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple conditions and exposure claims, but the VA has not located all of his VA treatment records. The case is being remanded to obtain these records.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities is granted as service connected due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange during his military service in Vietnam.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, secondary to diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding it related to herbicide exposure during active service.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and denied service connection for right elbow disorder, diabetic neuropathy of upper and lower extremities. The issues of service connection for PTSD, anxiety disorder, and initial compensable evaluation for headaches are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a left elbow disability, finding that there was no evidence of such condition during or within one year after service and concluding that any current left elbow disability is not related to service.

The Veteran's housebound status is being remanded for further examination to determine if his service-connected disabilities, particularly headaches, are the primary cause of his inability to leave his home.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's neurological disorders in both upper extremities, finding that they are secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, uncontrollable twitching, vertigo, PTSD, asthma, skin disability, and bilateral knee disabilities are denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or link to exposure at Camp Lejeune.,There was no medical opinion linking any of these conditions to exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of a right elbow disorder and right upper extremity neuropathy are remanded.,The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for various conditions, including right wrist sprain, lumbar strain, hip trochanteric bursitis, ankle sprains, and headaches, are also remanded.

The Veteran's right upper extremity Carpal Tunnel Syndrome with Peripheral Neuropathy is now rated at 30 percent effective March 21, 2012. The left upper extremity CTS with peripheral neuropathy is also rated at 20 percent effective March 21, 2012.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.