Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new evidence received, but the specific conditions and theories of service connection remain unresolved.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient information regarding his exposure to herbicide agents while stationed at PACAF. The Veteran reported being near the air base perimeter and spraying Agent Orange, but further verification is needed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for rectal cancer and liver cancer was denied. However, the Board granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right feet as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type 2.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current diagnosis for the claimed low back, neck, hip, and peripheral neuropathy conditions. As such, service connection cannot be granted.,Service connection was denied for all four issues due to lack of diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates were dismissed.,Service connection was granted for right shoulder degenerative arthritis status post hemiarthroplasty with ankylosis, OSA, and a bilateral lower extremity disorder to include peripheral neuropathy and periodic limb movement/RLS.

The Board denied service connection for carotid artery stenosis, fecal incontinence, a left buttock scar, and bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disorder.,No new evidence or changes in law were provided that could affect these decisions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity due to exposure to herbicide agents, including 2,4-D; 2,4,5-T and its contaminant TCDD; cacodylic acid; and picloram. More information is needed before a decision can be made.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetic retinopathy, tinnitus, ischemic heart disease, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) have been denied.,Service connection has also not been granted for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity or left upper extremity.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of various conditions due to the Veteran's death.

The Board dismissed the appeals due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his claims.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's hypertension.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disorder was not shown in service or for many years thereafter and is not related to service. The Board denied the claim as there is no link between the Veteran’s bilateral feet disorders and an event, injury, or disease incurred in service.

The Veteran's CAD was granted a 100% rating since March 8, 2016. The Board found that the Veteran became symptomatic upon exertion of 1-3 METs and had a LVEF of at least 40 to 50 percent.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance is denied because his service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria, while his nonservice-connected conditions necessitate the need for aid and assistance.

The Board has granted an effective date of September 13, 2013 for the grant of service connection for a right shoulder scar. The Veteran's claim for increased rating for his right shoulder scar was denied as there is no evidence showing that it is painful or unstable and does not cover at least 39 square centimeters.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder claim was withdrawn. Service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2 and diabetic peripheral neuropathy were granted, with the latter being secondary to the former.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of peripheral neuropathy, allergies (other than allergic rhinitis), and chronic headaches. The claims are being REMANDED to allow for additional evidence collection and a proper medical opinion.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for ischemic heart disease was denied as the evidence did not show more than one episode of acute congestive heart failure in the past year, or left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction of 30 to 50 percent.,The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities were denied as they did not meet the criteria for moderate incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current condition and active service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of all four extremities, finding that the Veteran's diabetes is a proximate cause of his current condition.