Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2022

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and work history prior to March 6, 2019.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Neurogenic Bladder, Hypertension, and Erectile Dysfunction due to new evidence indicating a different date of diagnosis for Multiple Sclerosis. The VA is instructed to attempt to obtain private treatment records from the University of Pennsylvania.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, Bell's palsy, diabetes mellitus type II, left upper and lower extremity neuropathies, and right upper extremity neuropathy due to secondary service connection. The issues include depression and anxiety related to military sexual assault, as well as other mental health conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities have been denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or symptomatology associated with these conditions.

The Veteran's initial claims for service connection and increased ratings for left and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathies, as well as his loss of use of both feet due to lower extremity neuropathy, have been granted. He is also eligible for special monthly compensation on the basis of need for aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to incomplete VA examination.

The Board has remanded the issues of increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy and service connection for depressive disorder due to incomplete opinions in the record.

The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and pulmonary arterial hypertension have been granted.,Accrued benefits will be paid to the Veteran's surviving spouse.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity neuropathy due to potential exposure to Agent Orange during his service aboard the USS Bainbridge. The case will be reviewed again after confirming the Veteran's exposure status and obtaining an addendum medical opinion regarding the etiology of the claimed disabilities.

The Board denied higher ratings for diabetes mellitus type II and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, finding that the Veteran's conditions did not meet criteria warranting a higher rating based on his specific symptoms.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU prior to November 6, 2017 are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2, asthma, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and hypertension.,The Veteran's preexisting asthma was not aggravated during his active service and is not related to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease and diabetic neuropathy due to diabetes mellitus, both of which are presumed related to in-service herbicide agent exposure along the Korean DMZ.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral essential tremors and neuropathy of both lower extremities. The claims are being remanded due to a lack of a VA examination, potential new evidence not considered by the AOJ, and the need to determine if 'Parkinsonism' includes essential tremors.

The Board has granted service connection for gastritis symptoms and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, but the case is remanded to obtain an addendum opinion regarding allergic conjunctivitis and a new VA examination for PTSD.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted service connection as related to herbicide exposure on Okinawa. The claim for left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and TDIU remains pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, as due to exposure to herbicides (Agent Orange). The Veteran's statements about onset and symptoms related to the disabilities were not adequately considered in the previous VA examination.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate your claims as they are no longer valid.