Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy is reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of his condition.

The Veteran's claim for diabetes mellitus was withdrawn. Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD. Service connection is denied for hypertension and both lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary and the appeal is, therefore, REMANDED. The Veteran's claim for service connection for neuropathy, to include as secondary to his service-connected disability of diabetes mellitus, will be remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes was found to be a contributory cause of his death from acute leukemia.

The Board has ordered remand for additional development due to inadequate VA examination opinions regarding the Veteran's hand tremors and bilateral hand neuropathy, which may be related to service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess the combined effects of his service-connected disabilities and resulting impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100% effective April 8, 2014. Service connection for other conditions has been granted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to a lack of a VA examination assessing his need for regular aid and attendance as a result of service-connected disabilities. The AOJ must also obtain any outstanding private treatment records and ensure they are associated with the claims file.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities is rated at 20 percent effective February 12, 2012.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding service connection for neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, as well as the appeal for an initial rating in excess of 0 percent for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's disability ratings remain at 0 percent.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is granted as service connected due to Agent Orange exposure. The issue regarding the initial rating for posttraumatic stress disorder since August 29, 2014 remains pending.

The Board has denied service connection for sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus type II with diabetic retinopathy, and peripheral neuropathy due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service. The case is remanded to obtain inpatient treatment records from Naval Hospital Orlando during the Veteran's active duty.

The Veteran's initial ratings for various service-connected conditions were granted or denied. The appeal is mixed, with some issues having their initial ratings granted and others not.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of his bilateral lower extremities, as he asserts it is due to exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding his exposure to herbicides and pesticides during service. The Veteran is requested to provide authorization for VA to obtain any outstanding records, including private treatment records. A VA medical examination will be conducted to determine if the Veteran’s current disabilities are related to his in-service exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment prior to February 4, 2016.

The Board has remanded several claims for additional development, including obtaining missing service treatment records and VA treatment records. The Veteran's claims are also being remanded to determine the etiology of his claimed disabilities.,The Veteran is seeking to reopen several service connection claims related to herbicide exposure. These claims have been remanded due to outstanding medical records and further examination.

The Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for back condition was granted. New evidence has been submitted that raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.

The Board has remanded the claim due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause of the Veteran's death and its relationship to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection for depression and peripheral and idiopathic neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities have been denied as there is no evidence of an earlier claim or entitlement.