Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2019

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is granted with a TDIU effective June 5, 2017. Service connection for erectile dysfunction and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are also granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral restless leg syndrome and bilateral neuropathy of the feet due to insufficient evidence regarding her exposure to hazardous chemicals during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and secondary service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities due to diabetes mellitus, type II is granted. The Board found sufficient evidence to support herbicide exposure during service, leading to presumptive service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II. Secondary service connection was also granted based on a diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy secondary to diabetes.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for peripheral neuropathy was denied in March 1997 and again in June 2006. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the claim, resulting in a denial.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities due to in-service Agent Orange exposure. The Veteran's claim is being reviewed as a direct service connection case, with no presumption applied.

The Veteran's claims for various disabilities, including shoulder, elbow, spine, and ankle issues, as well as gastrointestinal and migraine headaches, are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for benign prostate hypertrophy, CAD, anxiety disorder, right lower extremity varicose veins, diabetes mellitus, difficulty swallowing (residual of stroke), abnormal speech (residual of stroke), peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus has been denied. The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetic retinopathy has also been denied.

The Veteran's PTSD, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy have been rated based on their individual effects. The appeal is denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board has remanded this issue for further development.,Tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities was not incurred in or aggravated by service, including presumed exposure to herbicides. The Board found no evidence linking the condition to military service.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, as well as a skin disorder, all presumed to be due to herbicide exposure during service. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to service.

The Veteran's sleep apnea and ED were denied as not being related to his service-connected PTSD.,Peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities was also denied due to lack of evidence showing onset during service or connection to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of evidence regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding no probative evidence of current disabilities or onset during the presumptive period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, but the heart disease claim is remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records and need for clarification regarding etiology. The hypertension, stroke residuals, and peripheral neuropathy claims are also remanded.

The Veteran's right wrist disability is rated at 10 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating. The Veteran was granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has restored service connection for Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Peripheral Neuropathy of the Right and Left Lower Extremities, and Erectile Dysfunction (secondary to diabetes).

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, left lower extremities, and right lower extremities as due to exposure to Agent Orange (herbicide) during service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding herbicide exposure at RTAFBs. The Veteran's claim will be further developed with a request for additional details and possible JSRRC review.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, finding that the Veteran's disabilities most closely approximated a 10 percent disability rating.