Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2019

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral foot peripheral neuropathy. The case is sent back for further development and an addendum opinion from a clinician.

The Veteran's depressive disorder and alcohol abuse disorder are granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The effective date for this grant is June 29, 2012.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to obtain private treatment records related to the Veteran's carpal tunnel surgery.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to July 5, 2018. The Board granted TDIU based on the combined disability rating of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is rated at a 20 percent rating, effective from May 22, 2015.,Service connection for tinnitus has been granted.

Service connection is granted for lumbar radiculopathy, right lower extremity and left lower extremity.,Service connection is also granted for peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity.

The Board has denied service connection for a right knee disability and remanded the issues of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities based on 38 U.S.C. § 1151.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for neck disorder, headaches (secondary to neck disorder), lower back disorder, right and left lower extremity neuropathy due to inextricably intertwined issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been submitted. The issues of service connection have been reopened, but further development is needed before a final determination can be made.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding that the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange during service is related to his current condition.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for further development due to incomplete medical records and unaddressed issues.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and erectile dysfunction, both secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board denied service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, right and left lower and upper extremity neuropathy, vision impairment, kidney disorder, and prostate cancer. The Veteran's claims were not supported by the evidence of record.,Service connection was denied as there was no showing that any of these conditions began during active service or was related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, but has remanded the issue of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities due to unclear evidence and need for further clarification.

The Board has granted the Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for hypertension. Service connection is also granted for hypertension. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of bilateral upper and lower extremities, as well as right carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for hypertension and an initial compensable rating for perineal neuropathy due to the appellant withdrawing the appeal prior to a decision.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension and peripheral neuropathy in the bilateral upper and lower extremities are remanded due to insufficient evidence of a current disability. The Board will request an appropriate VA examination to assess these conditions.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are being remanded for further examination to determine if they are secondary to his service-connected renal carcinoma. The erectile dysfunction is also being remanded for a determination on its relationship to his service-connected condition.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including neuropathy pain in the right side of the body, middle back disability with arthritis, hypertension, IBS with polyps, fibroadenoma of the breast, bilateral flat feet, left knee disability, right knee disability, and residuals of a hysterectomy. The decision states that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection based on her Reserve service.