Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2022

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for peroneal motor neuropathy, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between his current condition and his military service or any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's CLL and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are being remanded for further evaluation due to exposure to herbicide agents during his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The effective date claim is denied as there is no evidence in the claims file showing that the Veteran filed an unadjudicated petition to reopen before August 24, 2010.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, finding that it is related to the Veteran's active service and exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board denied service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, bilateral upper and lower extremity neuropathy due to lack of evidence of herbicide exposure during service. The Veteran's claims were remanded multiple times but the evidence did not establish herbicide exposure.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding that there is no causal relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for neuropathy of the right lower extremity and an earlier effective date prior to October 23, 2008 for a rating of total disability due to individual unemployability based upon service-connected disorders require additional development. The case is being remanded to allow for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's service connection claims for neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities are denied as there is no evidence of an in-service occurrence or injury related to these conditions, and the current diagnoses do not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for various disabilities, including right knee disability, left knee disability, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and a right hip disability. The issues are related to his service-connected low back disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left-hand and right-hand disorders due to incomplete compliance with previous remand directives.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his left upper extremity neurological symptoms are related to his service-connected left wrist disorder.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is currently rated as noncompensable.,Service connection for a heart disorder, to include ischemic heart disease, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and peripheral vascular disease of the lower extremities remains remanded due to additional evidence needing consideration.

The Board has granted eligibility for specially adapted housing and remanded the issues of a higher rating for left brachial thrombosis and service connection for a right knee disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities due to exposure to herbicide agents, as the VA examinations were inadequate. The Veteran's lay statements and medical records indicate symptoms since service, but the VA examiner found no early-onset peripheral neuropathy related to herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of his bilateral lower extremities, as they are related to exposure to tactical herbicide agents during military service.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical opinions addressing the secondary nature of the Veteran's fibromyalgia and polyneuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, as well as her service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions provided are inadequate for the claims of bilateral hearing loss, lumbosacral disorder with degenerative joint disease, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The cases are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's right knee disorder is being remanded for additional development, including consideration of flare-ups and repetitive use over time.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 is being remanded as the VA examination did not adequately address the etiology of his condition or consider his service-connected conditions.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to insufficient reasoning in the VA examination report.,The Veteran's bilateral neuropathy of the hands and feet are being remanded for additional development, including consideration of flare-ups and repetitive use over time.,The Veteran's vision disorder is being remanded as the VA examination did not adequately address his condition or consider his service-connected conditions.,The Veteran's bladder disorder with voiding dysfunction is being remanded due to insufficient reasoning in the VA examination report.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's bilateral upper and lower extremity neuropathy, finding that his symptoms began during active duty.