Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2020

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, previously claimed as feet pain, and for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service symptoms and current diagnoses.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy associated with diabetes mellitus type II, glaucoma associated with diabetes mellitus type II, and erectile dysfunction associated with diabetes mellitus type II due to potential exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 20% rating for left upper extremity ulnar neuropathy, effective October 17, 2015.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus and heart disorder due to exposure to Agent Orange, as the geographical location of Cam Rahn Bay is unclear. The peripheral neuropathy claims are also inextricably intertwined with these issues.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for headaches, mononeuropathy of the right median nerve, mononeuropathy of the left ulnar nerve, and sacral radiculopathy of the right lower extremity were dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal at a hearing before the Board.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been withdrawn. The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for a respiratory disability, obstructive sleep apnea, and memory loss.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities are being remanded for further evaluation due to recent medical testing and treatment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings, finding no current disability of the occipital nerve on his left side or sufficient evidence to warrant a higher rating for headaches. The case is remanded for further development regarding the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran meets the schedular criteria for a total rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities and is unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings in excess of 20 percent for diabetic neuropathy, diabetes mellitus with diabetic retinopathy, and erectile dysfunction have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is granted a 40 percent rating effective April 10, 2008.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the left foot is granted a 60 percent rating from April 10, 2008.

The Veteran's claim for financial assistance for specially adapted housing is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess his service-connected disabilities and their impact on his ability to independently ambulate.

The appeal for increased evaluations of the service-connected lumbar spine disability and surgical scar is dismissed.,The appeals for initial compensable evaluation for a surgical scar of the lumbar area prior to January 26, 2013, and initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for a surgical scar of the lumbar area on or after January 26, 2013 are dismissed.,The appeal for entitlement to TDIU prior to December 31, 2013 is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes, lumbar spine strain, sciatic neuropathy of both lower extremities, femoral neuropathies, and right shoulder DJD. The issues have been referred to include a new examination to determine whether the Veteran currently suffers from diabetes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his arthritis, recurrent meningioma, seizures, peripheral neuropathy, and hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The claims are now pending for further review.

The Board denied service connection for squamous cell carcinoma, lipoma, epidermoid cyst versus foreign body granuloma, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy as not related to active duty or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining a VA examination to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's unspecified vertiginous syndromes and labyrinthine disorders. The claim for service connection remains pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and are being remanded due to the receipt of new evidence.,The Veteran is also being scheduled for various VA examinations related to his disabilities.

The Board has remanded both claims for increased rating for the Veteran's back disability and entitlement to TDIU due to inadequate examinations in previous decisions.