Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for left middle finger disability is denied as the maximum schedular rating has already been assigned.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and heart disability (CAD) are all denied due to lack of evidence showing service connection or exposure to herbicides.,The Veteran's claim for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity is also denied as there is no evidence of service connection or exposure to herbicides.,Service connection for hypertension is denied as well, with no evidence of service connection or exposure to herbicides.,Service connection for Dupuytren's contracture of the hands and feet are all denied due to lack of evidence showing service connection or exposure to herbicides.,Service connection for cubital (or carpal) tunnel syndrome of the upper extremities is also denied as there is no evidence of service connection or exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn for the issues of a rating in excess of 30 percent for status post kidney transplant and a compensable disability rating for scars secondary to status post kidney transplant. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right leg disability due to incomplete development of his claim and the need for additional medical examination.

The Board has granted service connection for a left hand scar with residuals to include stiffness and limitation of movement of two fingers, finding that the Veteran's current disability is related to a burn in service. The cervical spine disability, acquired psychiatric disability, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy/neuropathy are all remanded for additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for nerve disabilities of the right and left lower extremities, as well as a right hip disability. The Veteran's claims for knee and ankle disabilities are remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Service connection is established for nerve disabilities of the right and left lower extremities, and a right hip disability.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and to obtain an addendum opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's right lower extremity (RLE) disorder, including whether it is related to service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has determined that the VA examiner's opinion was not adequate and remanded for further examination. The Veteran's claim of service connection for CIDP is now pending again.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher initial rating for right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted. The Board found new and material evidence to support the reopening of these claims.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and consideration due to insufficient rationale in previous VA opinions. The Veteran's ulnar neuropathy of the left elbow and forearm claim is being remanded for a new VA opinion, while the compensation under 38 U.S.C. §1151 claim is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to the need to verify the Veteran's in-service exposure to herbicide agents, specifically Agent Orange.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not result in the need for aid and attendance of another person, as she can perform most activities of daily living with assistance when needed.

The Veteran's increased rating claims for left shoulder, flail joint of the left elbow, limitation of pronation and supination of the left elbow, and neuropathy of the left upper extremity are remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling new VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the right hand (major) is granted a 30 percent disability rating effective June 7, 2013.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected diabetes mellitus was denied.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations provided were inadequate and remanded for further action, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a neurologist regarding whether the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is related to his service-connected Crohn's disease.

The Veteran's claim for financial assistance due to service-connected disabilities resulting in loss or use of feet is being remanded for a new VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's cervical spine disability with bilateral radiculopathy of upper extremities, right lower extremity radiculopathy/sciatica/neuropathy, and bilateral peripheral neuropathy of upper and lower extremities. The claims were remanded due to need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has decided that the claims for service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, as secondary to diabetes mellitus type 2, need further examination and evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate compliance with prior remand instructions and the need for a VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran required higher level of care in addition to regular aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities due to incomplete medical records and inadequate reasons and bases in the previous decisions.