Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2022

The Board denied reopening claims for service connection for cerebellar ataxia and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities due to lack of evidence showing an in-service incurrence.

The Veteran's appeals regarding increased ratings for PTSD, various peripheral neuropathies, and effective dates have been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal regarding a low back disability has been remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for polyneuropathy (claimed as bilateral neuropathy of the hands and feet) is granted, with remand to obtain a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected large B cell lymphoma, right frontal temporal brain tumor.,The decision also includes a remand for further development regarding the Veteran's chronic back condition.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection.,Service connection for peripheral neuropathy is remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the feet is remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is related to service, including cold weather exposure in Korea.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, including as due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and a heart disability are reopened. The Board finds remand necessary to verify the Veteran's alleged exposure to herbicide agents in Germany and to obtain an examination to assess his right knee disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records and an examination for his service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the left and right legs. The issues of entitlement to increased ratings are currently pending.

The Board has denied service connection for left upper extremity neuropathy, right upper extremity neuropathy, lumbar spine disorder, duodenal ulcer, benign prostate hypertrophy, and obstructive sleep apnea as the evidence does not support a link to active service or any service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional private treatment records.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and its related secondary conditions due to insufficient reasoning in the previous VA opinion. The case is also remanded for service connection of kidney failure, hypothyroidism, bilateral macular edema, hypertension, high cholesterol, arthritis, diabetic neuropathy of the right lower extremity, diabetic neuropathy of the left lower extremity, chronic anemia, and a dental disorder.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of entitlement to increased ratings for his service-connected right leg venous stasis/insufficiency, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and a right foot condition with ankle problems. The claims are being remanded for additional examinations.

The Veteran's left knee condition is granted service connection. The cervical spine disorder and bilateral ulnar neuropathy are remanded for further review.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU due to insufficient evidence regarding his employment history during the appeal period, despite meeting the schedular requirements for a TDIU based on service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, finding that his condition is not related to his military service, including presumed exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral upper extremity neuropathy, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are a sign or symptom of an undiagnosed illness as a result of her service in the Persian Gulf War. The most persuasive evidence supports this decision.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction, and sciatic nerve peripheral neuropathy were denied. The claim for the right knee disability was remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claims for ischemic heart disease, tinnitus, and right ear hearing loss are granted. Claims for sleep apnea, diabetic cardiomyopathy, diabetic neuropathy of the lower extremities, avascular necrosis, gastrointestinal disability, diabetic retinopathy, and diabetic nephropathy are denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of his lumbar spine disability and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The issues are related to exposure to herbicide agents during active duty in Vietnam.