Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2022

The Veteran's left big toe spurs and hallux valgus, as well as his cardiac disorder (right bundle branch block) are granted service connection. The right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is also granted service connection as secondary to cervical spondylosis. However, the issue of service connection for cervical spondylosis remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to address whether the Veteran's ulnar neuropathy of the right upper extremity is an additional disability resulting from his September 2012 surgery at the University of Utah or due to negligent post-operative care at VA. The examiner must consider the Veteran's reports and provide rationale for their opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need to verify in-service stressors and potential exposure to herbicide agents, as well as to obtain VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his back (and associated scars), left hip, and bilateral knees disorders.

Service connection for Parkinsonism and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy has been granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides during service. Service connection for Peripheral Neuropathy of the left upper extremity is remanded.,The Veteran's claims for Parkinsonism and PSP have been granted based on presumptive service connection for their respective conditions.

The Board has determined that the AOJ failed to adequately assist the Veteran in verifying his claimed service in and around Vietnam, which could have impacted his claims for service connection. The case is being remanded to conduct further development.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of any of the claimed conditions, and thus service connection cannot be granted for migraine headaches, restless legs syndrome, fibromyalgia, sinusitis, sleep apnea, acquired psychiatric disorder (including sleep disturbances), neck disorder, lower back disorder, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, or right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to consider whether the Appellant is entitled to DIC benefits for the cause of the Veteran's death under 38 U.S.C. § 1310 and to enhanced DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1311(a)(2).

The Board has dismissed all appeals regarding the veteran's service-connected conditions as they are not currently in a position to make decisions due to the veteran's death.

The Board has dismissed all appeals regarding the veteran's service-connected conditions as they are not currently in a position to make decisions due to the veteran's death.

The Board has dismissed all appeals regarding the ratings for various service-connected conditions as the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to service connection issues, including a need for additional medical opinions and records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of his upper and lower extremities, including on a presumptive basis due to exposure to herbicide agents. The case is returned for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable disability rating for service-connected erectile dysfunction was withdrawn prior to the promulgation of a decision.,New and material evidence has been received, allowing the petition to reopen the claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection has been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions. The claim for right lower extremity radiculopathy is reopened, but further evidence is needed to determine if it is related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus, both presumed to be caused by herbicide exposure during service.,Service connection for acute myeloid leukemia is not warranted as it is not a presumptive disability. However, the examiner will determine if there is any link between the condition and service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is granted service connection based on herbicide exposure. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral feet to include as due to herbicide agent exposure is remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to his active duty service. The right foot, RUEPN, LUEPN, RLEPN, LLEPN, left hip, right hip, right CTS, left CTS, right hip scar, lumbar spine, CAD, left knee, right knee, hypertension, and ED conditions are not found to be related to his active duty service. The Veteran's Hepatitis C is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or residuals associated with the condition.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is granted as service connected. The issues of service connection for other conditions are also granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to inadequate explanation of the duty to assist and potential overlap between service-connected right elbow disability and non-service-connected CIDP and IBM.

The Veteran's unspecified circulatory system condition claim has been dismissed as the Veteran requested withdrawal of her appeal.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted, with a 10 percent disability rating effective September 1, 2016.