Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2019

The Board has granted service connection for right shoulder tendinopathy and impingement syndrome, as well as right carpal tunnel syndrome with median nerve neuropathy, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's in-service injury to his cervical spine.

The Board has determined that additional medical examination and opinion are needed to determine the nature and etiology of any peripheral neuropathy, including whether it is related to service-connected type II diabetes mellitus or herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the cases of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a TDIU are being remanded due to the addition of new evidence since the last decision.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims for various types of neuropathy and dystrophic toenails, as the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus and diabetic neuropathy of the lower extremities, but has remanded the issue of erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes.

The Board has denied reopening of service connection for erectile dysfunction, but has remanded the issues of service connection for left and right lower extremity neuropathy.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for diabetes mellitus, kidney disease, and lower extremity neuropathy due to additional development being necessary.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides, and the preponderance of the evidence did not support a finding that his current conditions are related to service or secondary to any other condition.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and for adjudication of whether there was clear and unmistakable error in a previous rating decision denying service connection for encephalitis and multiple sclerosis.

The Veteran's appeals of his service connection claims for basal cell carcinoma and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy were dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for frostbite of the feet and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy was granted. The decision also reopened his previously denied claim for frostbite of the feet.

The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities has been rated as noncompensable since February 9, 2012. The Board found that higher ratings are not warranted at any time for either lower extremity.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, left arm, and right arm, as well as autonomic neuropathy, all related to Agent Orange exposure. The case is being returned to VA for further examination and opinion.

The Board denied service connection for right ankle/foot disability, lumbar degenerative joint disease, and related issues due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.,Service connection was also denied for left lower extremity neuropathy with obturator nerve involvement as there is no direct evidence or link between the condition and service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination regarding the Veteran's back strain and bilateral peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including peripheral neuropathy and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran is also being asked to provide updated VA treatment records and undergo additional examinations for his PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied service connection for low back disability and peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity as there was no evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the feet due to frost bite, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are all granted.

The Veteran's initial and increased rating claims for his right ankle disorder have been granted, with the highest available ratings. The Veteran is also entitled to a higher rating for his right lower extremity distal sural neuropathy.,Service connection for left hip and left knee disorders remains pending as additional evidence or examination may be required.