Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2019

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in anatomical loss or use of both feet, blindness in both eyes with visual acuity of 5/200 or less, or permanent bedridden status. The Board denied the claim for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status due to lack of evidence supporting such needs.

The Board has decided to remand both claims for increased ratings of peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities due to new evidence received after the last VA examination, which indicated possible worsening of the Veteran's condition.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II and associated peripheral neuropathy are remanded for further development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the relationship to service. The IHD rating is also remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeals regarding type 2 diabetes mellitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the feet, and involuntary muscle movement have all been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed for all issues related to tinnitus, hearing loss, diabetes mellitus type 2, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, PTSD, and IHD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy have been reopened, with the new evidence suggesting a possible link to military exposure. The claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has not met the criteria.,Service connection is granted for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to new evidence indicating a potential link to military exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left eye optic neuropathy and traumatic angle recession with asymmetric intraocular pressure is granted.

The Board dismissed all issues related to increased ratings for various peripheral neuropathies and hypertension, as the Veteran withdrew his appeal through his authorized representative.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right tarsal tunnel syndrome, finding that it did not manifest in service and is not otherwise related to her military service or to her service-connected right knee and right great toe disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected neurological disabilities of the right lower extremity are being remanded for further evaluation and rating.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 60 percent for prostate cancer was withdrawn.,The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for DM were denied prior to November 17, 2010 and from June 12, 2018. A rating of 40 percent for DM was granted from April 8, 2016 to June 11, 2018.,The Veteran's appeals for ratings of PN were granted at 40 percent for both lower extremities.,The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU was dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II was not shown to be related to service, and the Board denied this claim.,The Veteran's left upper extremity neuropathy was not shown to be related to service, and the Board denied this claim.,The Veteran's right upper extremity neuropathy was not shown to be related to service, and the Board denied this claim.,The Veteran's left lower extremity neuropathy was not shown to be related to service, and the Board denied this claim.,The Veteran's right lower extremity neuropathy was not shown to be related to service, and the Board denied this claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal as he did not file a timely substantive appeal for his service connection claims.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy in all four extremities as a result of exposure to herbicides during active duty.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities are denied as there is no current diagnosis and the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran withdrew their appeals for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, effectively dismissing these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted TDIU based on this finding.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus due to insufficient evidence of current diagnoses.

The Veteran's appeal is about the rating for his service-connected stroke and its residuals. The Board has decided to remand this issue due to incomplete adjudication.