Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims of increased rating and earlier effective date for tinnitus have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.,The Veteran's claims of service connection for hyperlipidemia, kidney disability, bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, bilateral upper extremity neuropathy, gout, eye disability (cataracts), and hypertension are all denied.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and related neuropathies due to exposure to Agent Orange during service. The Veteran's assertions were not supported by the evidence of record.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral vascular insufficiency of the bilateral lower extremities associated with diabetes, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and bilateral lower extremities associated with diabetes collectively preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and evaluation of various conditions, including a cervical spine disorder, left shoulder disorder, cataracts (secondary to dry eye syndrome), peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, traumatic brain injury, posttraumatic stress disorder, total disability rating based on individual unemployability, and special monthly compensation due to need for aid and attendance. The claims are being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes, and peripheral neuropathy, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board granted his claim for Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and granted a rating in excess of 10 percent for trochanteric bursitis of the left hip, limitation of flexion. The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for trochanteric bursitis of the left hip, limitation of extension and left lower extremity sural nerve neuropathy was denied.,The Board found that there is no evidence to support a finding that tinnitus began during service or is related to in-service noise exposure. The Veteran's disability rating for trochanteric bursitis of the left hip, limitation of flexion, was granted but not increased beyond 10 percent.

The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease, type II diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities are granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his service at the Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for bilateral hearing loss service connection is denied.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II is granted based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents while stationed at U-Tapao Air Force Base in Thailand.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss must be remanded for an updated VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus type II is remanded for a nexus opinion.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities are both remanded for a VA examination and medical opinion.,The Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus type II, and service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities are all remanded.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral lower and upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, as well as his acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD), are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea claim is granted based on service in Southwest Asia.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hip arthritis. Service connection was denied for lower back disability, right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right shoulder disability.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted a 50% rating, effective May 16, 2015. The Board also found that the Veteran is now in receipt of a combined 100% rating for her service-connected disabilities prior to April 5, 2016, making TDIU moot.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for left and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy due to incomplete opinions from a VA examiner. The Veteran's symptoms have been present since service, but there is uncertainty about their relation to his current service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service connection for diabetes mellitus II is granted. The Veteran's claim for service connection to bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, to include as due to DM II, is remanded.

Your appeals regarding your disabilities have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with these matters.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings due to the need for further development and examination of his right wrist and left lower extremity conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and rating determinations are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evidence.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability and right lower extremity neuropathy as secondary to service-connected disability, and denied TDIU. The Veteran's current disabilities were not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for right lower extremity neuropathy and left lower extremity neuropathy, finding that the Veteran's disabilities are at least as likely as not related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is remanded due to the inadequacy of a previous VA medical opinion, and additional evidence may be needed to determine if there was a delay in treatment that led to additional disability.