Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2019

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and an examination, as it is unclear whether the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is related to service exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both the left and right lower extremities due to conflicting information about diagnosis and no medical opinion regarding direct service connection for peripheral neuropathy due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim to reopen service connection for bladder cancer was denied.,The Veteran's claims to reopen service connection for prostate disability and bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities were both granted, with the latter being reopened.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment prior to February 12, 2015.

The Board found that the Veteran's request to reopen his previously denied claim of service connection for a low back disability was not successful, and denied his claims for service connection for sinus disability and peripheral neuropathy of bilateral lower extremities. The decision is mixed as it granted one issue (low back disability) but denied two issues (sinus disability and peripheral neuropathy).

The Veteran withdrew all his claims, including service connection for PTSD, major depressive disorder, diabetes mellitus, type 2, and peripheral neuropathy of the extremities as secondary to diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for seizures and residuals of a stroke has been reopened, but the Board is unable to grant service connection at this time.,Service connection for abdominal aorta aneurysm (claimed as heart problems) cannot be granted based on the May 2016 letter of Dr. C. M., because the doctor did not link the Veteran’s aneurysm to service, including Agent Orange exposure.,The Board is unable to grant service connection for bilateral upper and lower peripheral neuropathy at this time due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical records and an examination regarding the Veteran's neuropathy.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection and increased rating for diabetes mellitus type II has been dismissed due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic inflammatory demyelinating radiculoneuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, but has remanded the issue of service connection for an abrasion injury to the left leg with cellulitis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was reopened and granted. The claims for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted as it relates back to the original claim date. Service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus is remanded due to potential herbicide exposure in Vietnam. Service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is also remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease of the left and right lower extremities, as well as his claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, peripheral neuropathy, bilateral pes planus, left foot bunion, and skin cancer. The Board also remanded several other issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence being added to the claims file and requests for additional VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and higher ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, hypertension, and urinary frequency. The issues are being returned to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran’s conditions.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder secondary to diabetes mellitus due to insufficient opinion regarding whether any aspect of the Veteran's service-connected diabetes may have aggravated his lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis was denied as these conditions are not directly related to his military service.,An initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for mood disorder with depression were also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity as these conditions are at least as likely as not related to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for a mass of the neck, tuberculosis, and vision disability have been dismissed.,Service connection has not been granted for hypertension, hepatitis C, cirrhosis, diabetes, or neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, type II and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the internal saphenous nerve have been dismissed due to his death.