Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the case to obtain additional medical records and a medical opinion regarding the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy, which may be related to herbicide exposure in service.

The Veteran's cause of death was not due to a service-connected disability, and his service-connected disabilities did not contribute substantially or materially to his death.

The Board has determined that the VA examination and opinion provided in April 2016 are inadequate, particularly regarding the Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions on these issues.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities. The decision found that the Veteran does not have a current disability for which he can seek service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and its associated peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities due to Agent Orange exposure. The Veteran's military duties in Thailand are being verified, and a VA examination is needed to determine if his diabetes and related neuropathies are related to his active service.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The claims for diabetes, neuropathy, erectile dysfunction, heart disability, hypertension, thyroid disability, and bilateral hearing loss are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for back pain, radiculopathy (neuropathy) of the bilateral lower extremities, and secondary service connection for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy due to a possible in-service injury during parachuting.

The Board has determined that additional evidence was submitted since the last AOJ adjudication and requires further consideration before a final decision can be made on the increased disability ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in all four limbs.

The Board has determined that additional evidence was submitted since the last AOJ adjudication and requires further consideration before a final decision can be made on the increased disability ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in all four limbs.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of hypertension, peripheral neuropathy, and a lung disability due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a more thorough examination and consideration of separate ratings for all neurological impairment of the lower extremities.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy can be considered early onset and thus entitled to presumptive service connection based on herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected conditions, including increased ratings for lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, TBI, and peripheral neuropathy. The Board has determined that additional examinations are needed due to the possibility of worsening symptoms since the last VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted with a 100% rating, effective November 19, 2015. The remaining claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for clarification on his ability to work and a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him disabled to the extent that he requires regular aid and attendance, warranting SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted.,Service connection has not been established for proctocolectomy and surgical residuals.

The Veteran's service-connected dermatitis or eczema is granted. The Veteran's scars, residual of gunshot wound to the left side, are not entitled to a compensable rating. The Veteran is granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities. The reduction in hearing loss rating from 20% to 0% is considered void ab initio.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are not found to have caused or contributed substantially and materially to his death. The case is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment beginning September 29, 2008.,The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for cervical spine disability, a compensable evaluation for left shoulder impingement syndrome and degenerative arthritis, and a compensable evaluation for intermittent facial numbness of the left side of the face.