Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2020

The Board denied service connection for Sjogren’s syndrome, lupus, and inflammatory/toxic neuropathy as there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation, nor did the conditions manifest within one year of separation.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the need for additional VA examinations and records, as well as a review of existing evidence. The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is presumed to be related to his service in Vietnam, including exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity peroneal and tibial nerves, finding that there was no evidence linking the condition to service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and service connection for various peripheral neuropathies have been remanded due to the need for further development.,Service connection has not been established for low back disability, right hand disability, left hand disability, right knee disability, or left knee disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his back disability, bilateral hearing loss, and lower extremity disabilities. The Veteran is also being referred for consideration of an extraschedular rating for his pes planus.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding his claims of entitlement to compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 and service connection.,He also has a claim for an increased rating for his painful surgical scar associated with postoperative residuals, amputation, second left finger, distal IP joint.

The Board has granted the Veteran's requests to reopen his claims for service connection for various conditions, but has remanded these cases due to incomplete information regarding his exposure and treatment.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II was denied. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities was also denied.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is presumed to have been incurred in wartime service due to herbicide agent exposure. The polyneuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities is aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities have been denied.,The claim for service connection for refractive error (eye and vision condition) has been remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to missing service treatment records and new evidence provided in his Appellate Brief. The case will be returned for further development, including obtaining VA or private treatment records and a VA opinion on the etiology of the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, bilateral hearing loss, and peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities are remanded due to a lack of a VA examination in some cases.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, skin cancer, and enlarged prostate to obtain a VA examination.,Veteran served in Vietnam during the requisite period, raising a presumption of herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for peripheral neuropathy, including exposure to herbicide agents and diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's hypertension, stroke, and physiatric disability have been granted service connection. The Board found the evidence sufficient to establish a link between these conditions and his military service.,Service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and skin condition is remanded as additional examination is needed.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for psychiatric disorder, lumbar spine disability, migraine headaches, and Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome due to new evidence. The remaining issues are remanded for further review.

The Board has granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure. Service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is remanded as the claim involves a new issue of secondary service connection.

The Board has denied service connection for polyneuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, finding that there is no evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding exposure to herbicide agents during active duty, and a need for confirmation of the Veteran's service within the 12 nautical miles of the territorial sea of the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 10 percent prior to August 31, 2015 and denied for a higher rating.,The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 20 percent and denied for a higher rating.