Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2018

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine radiculopathy and bilateral upper extremity neuropathy, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to military service or radiation exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the issue of service connection for peroneal motor neuropathy.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The Veteran was not granted higher evaluations for his coronary artery disease, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, or PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for eligibility in acquiring specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant is remanded due to the need for further examination and assessment of his service-connected disabilities, particularly those affecting his lower extremities.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, right upper extremity, left lower extremity, and right lower extremity.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy has been reopened, but the issue of whether it is related to his military service and exposure to Agent Orange remains remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected prostate cancer residuals and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities have rendered him unemployable prior to July 7, 2014, from September 1, 2014 through October 31, 2016, and since February 1, 2017.

The Veteran's tinnitus and diabetic neuropathy of the bilateral feet are granted service connection. The hand disability (CTS) is remanded for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for a right testicle condition and remanded the issues of initial compensable rating for left epididymitis, left varicocele, by ultrasound; service connection for left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome; service connection for left foot neuropathy; rating in excess of 10 percent for narrowing of L5/S1 by x-ray (claimed as lower back); and service connection for psychiatric disability to include insomnia.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities due to exposure to herbicides at Avon Park Air Force Base and Range. The VA will obtain additional records, verify exposures, and provide a medical opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case to issue an SOC on whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for a cervical spine disability, including various conditions.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for bilateral upper extremity neuropathy, sleep apnea, and depression. The appeal for secondary service connection for diabetes mellitus type II is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities have been reopened. However, further development is needed as VA treatment records suggest possible herbicide agent exposure as a cause for the disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for left wrist pain, right wrist pain, left hip pain, and right hip pain. Service connection is also granted for left and right knee disabilities due to combat participation. The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities remains pending as a remanded issue.

Your claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded to allow for additional development of your medical records and a new VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for PVD of the left and right lower extremities, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to service or any in-service injury.,Service-connected disabilities include PTSD, acne with pigmented papules on the neck and face and pseudofolliculitis, ganglion cyst right wrist status post-surgery, and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's service-connected chronic inflammatory demyelination polyneuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities is remanded for further development, including a VA examination to assess current severity. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it may be impacted by the development of the other claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy has been remanded. His claims for increased ratings for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and PTSD have also been remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD and peripheral neuropathies, render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and updated medical records to determine the current severity of his left shoulder disability, including any secondary peripheral neuropathy. The VA must also consider whether an extraschedular rating is warranted.