Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2021

The Board has decided that the Veteran's initial rating for her left peroneal and sural nerve neuropathy should be higher than 10 percent, but needs further evidence to make a determination.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for insulin resistance/metabolic syndrome, left lower extremity neuropathy, and right lower extremity neuropathy due to outstanding VA medical records and additional development is required.

The Board granted a 40 percent rating for peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities, effective from August 21, 2017. Prior to this date, the Veteran's conditions were rated at 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete documentation and the need for an addendum medical opinion regarding the Veteran's claim of compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right upper extremities as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities and alopecia due to the negative etiology opinions provided by the July 2019 VA examiners, which were not adequate. The examiner is asked to consider the Veteran's statements regarding onset dates and reconcile her hair loss with the determination that it is related to postmenopausal condition and hypertension.

The Veteran's service-connected left and right lower extremity diabetic neuropathy have been granted increased ratings of 60 percent each. Service connection for an upper back condition has been denied.

The Veteran's increased rating claims for left upper extremity, right upper extremity, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy have been denied as a matter of law due to his failure to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.,No disability rating has been assigned for the Veteran's service-connected conditions.

Your claims for service connection for reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) of the left and right feet have been dismissed as there is no justiciable case or controversy.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right knee condition and bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to incomplete examination reports and conflicting medical opinions.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted, and he is now rated at 100% for PTSD from September 26, 2019 to January 8, 2020.,Hypertension is service connected as a result of herbicide agent exposure in Vietnam.,Left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral lower extremities peripheral neuropathy are all granted as service-connected due to herbicide agent exposure.,TBI residuals are also granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II and prostate cancer are granted as service connected due to herbicide agent exposure.,The Veteran's diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity (LLE) and right lower extremity (RLE) are also granted as service connected secondary to his diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, gallbladder disability, and hernia. The appeal is dismissed for the gallbladder disability and hernia.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits was granted effective September 30, 2014. The criteria for both were met as of that date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling new VA examinations, and considering the impact of flare-ups on her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development, including a need for another VA examination and an attempt to locate a January 2016 private medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disability, TDIU prior to November 16, 2012, and ratings for bilateral lower extremities diabetic neuropathy of the sciatic and femoral nerves. The Veteran's right knee disability was not related to his active service, and his diabetes-related disabilities did not render him unemployable or unable to work.

The Veteran's cervical radiculopathy of the left upper extremity and musculoskeletal disability of the left shoulder have been granted service connection. The claim for a disability of the left elbow, including ulnar neuropathy/cubital tunnel syndrome, is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is dismissed as he withdrew his claim for service connection for memory loss. The Board has remanded the remaining issues of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities, headaches, and TBI due to incomplete records and need for new examinations.

The Board denied service connection for a right upper extremity neurological disability, finding no evidence of onset during service or within one year of presumed herbicide exposure. The disabilities were not related to service.