Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2019

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective December 21, 2012. A TDIU rating is granted effective January 1, 2015. The remaining issues on appeal are dismissed.

The Board has granted service connection for left ulnar nerve neuropathy and pes planus based upon in-service aggravation. The Veteran's left arm condition is considered to be related to his active military service, while his pes planus worsened during service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, prevent him from securing or following any substantially gainful occupation. The VA examiner will need to provide a functional assessment of his ability to work.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied as new and material evidence has not been presented to reopen the diabetes mellitus claim, and the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that any other condition was incurred or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for neuropathy is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD with secondary alcohol abuse and diabetes mellitus, have rendered him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities are being remanded for additional development. The service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is also being remanded, but with a request for a VA examination to determine if it is related to service.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance is being remanded due to increased severity of his service-connected disabilities, including diabetic neuropathy. A new VA examination is needed to assess his need for aid and assistance.

The Board has decided to remand the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is related to his service or herbicide agent exposure. The claim will be reopened as new and material evidence has been submitted.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for glaucoma, a left foot injury, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and a left foot injury. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), sleep apnea, hypogonadism, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and an acquired psychiatric disability (depression) have all been denied.,The Board found that there is no evidence indicating a causal relationship between the Veteran's current disabilities and his service.

The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma is not presumed due to herbicide exposure, but the claim for service connection remains remanded. The bilateral perforated eardrums and bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy claims are also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, right and left lower extremities, to include as due to Agent Orange exposure. A new VA examination is required to determine if the Veteran's bilateral peripheral neuropathy had onset in or is otherwise related to active service, to include as due to Agent Orange.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed conditions, finding that there was no evidence of herbicide exposure and insufficient medical evidence to establish a link between his current conditions and service.

The Veteran's claims for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been dismissed as the Veteran did not file a substantive appeal.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for left upper, right upper, left lower, and right lower peripheral neuropathy, as well as TDIU, have also been dismissed because he withdrew his appeals.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to his military service and he is granted service connection.,There is no evidence of left foot fungus beginning during active service or being related to an in-service injury. The claim for this condition is denied.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death due to insufficient evidence supporting a relationship between the Veteran's service-connected conditions and his death. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support the claim.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, and has remanded several other issues related to service connection. The appeal is currently pending.

The Board has dismissed all claims of service connection due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

Your claims for service connection of peripheral neuropathy in your left and right lower extremities have been granted, effective May 10, 2018. Your appeal is dismissed as moot because the benefit sought has already been awarded.