Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical opinions regarding the severity and manifestations of the appellant's service-connected bilateral lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Additional clarification is needed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between his current disabilities and his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations, particularly regarding the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy and PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II. The issues of entitlement to service connection for congestive heart failure and peripheral neuropathy are remanded.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for the bilateral upper and lower extremities' peripheral neuropathy remain pending.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, as well as hypertension, were denied. The Veteran was granted a TDIU effective July 1, 2014.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him so helpless as to need regular aid and attendance, nor does he meet the criteria for housebound status due to his service-connected disabilities. Therefore, special monthly compensation based on a need for aid and attendance is denied.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is presumed to have been caused by his military service. The Board also granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to the Veteran's diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU for the period prior to September 14, 2017 due to his service-connected disabilities.,As of September 14, 2017, the issue of TDIU is moot as the Veteran's combined schedular rating is now at 100 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% since June 6, 2016. The Board has granted a 50% evaluation for PTSD prior to that date and denied an increased rating in excess of 50%. TDIU was also denied.

The Veteran's service connection claims for peripherical neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, peripheral neuropathy and restless leg syndrome of the bilateral lower extremities, and obstructive sleep apnea are being remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Specifically, a VA medical opinion is needed to address whether these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for lymphocytic leukemia and non-arteritic ischemic anterior optic neuropathy due to insufficient evidence regarding his alleged exposure to Agent Orange during active duty. The Veteran must provide additional information or evidence to support these claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for prostate carcinoma, peripheral neuropathy, heart disorder (including ischemic heart disease), and carotid artery disease with blurred vision and numbness to side of face, arm, and leg with dizziness and loss of coordination due to herbicide exposure during service in Korea.

The Veteran's cerebellar ataxia is granted as service-connected due to herbicide exposure, while his peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities are denied.

Service connection is granted for diabetes mellitus, bilateral cataracts as secondary to diabetes mellitus, and bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy. The claim of service connection for a left eye ulcer remains pending due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence and worsening symptoms of the Veteran's bilateral peroneal neuropathy, requiring further examination and rating determination.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted effective July 1, 2014. All other claims on appeal are dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals for these issues in statements made at his September 2018 Board hearing.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including a left leg amputation and diabetes mellitus with extensive diabetic autonomic neuropathy affecting his nerves, preclude him from independent locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes, or a wheelchair. As such, he is eligible for specially adapted housing.

The Veteran's compensation for the period of training days in fiscal year 2012 was withheld due to his receipt of active service pay. The issues regarding ratings for right wrist CTS are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical evidence and need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including a back disorder, an eye disorder, obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep problems, acid reflux, skin disorders, headache disorder, peripheral neuropathy, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims are being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for additional development.