Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2022

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine if the Veteran currently suffers from diabetes mellitus and its relationship to service, including presumed exposure to Agent Orange. The issues of service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities are also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and its related peripheral neuropathy of multiple extremities due to potential herbicide exposure during service. The case is sent back for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted a TDIU effective from the date of this decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his claimed conditions and exposure history.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his back disability and peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerves due to incomplete compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to failure to contact the Veteran for a VA examination.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is being remanded for further development and to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy have been denied. The Board has also remanded the issue of entitlement to a total disability based on individual unemployability prior to March 28, 2016.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to difficulties in contacting him and obtaining necessary medical opinions. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. His diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathies of both upper and lower extremities are all rated at their maximum allowable ratings.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to Agent Orange exposure. The case must be returned for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilaterally shortened metatarsals and peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, finding that there was no evidence of additional disability due to a superimposed injury in service or any other aggravation.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, bilateral pes planus, heart condition (mild aortic insufficiency), frostbite in all fingers and toes, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, viral gastroenteritis, acquired psychiatric disorder, and sleep disorder.,The evidence did not support finding that these conditions began during service or were related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for diabetic retinopathy, heart disability, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has found that additional development is necessary for the right greater auricular neuropathy and TDIU issues, as there were noncompliance with remand directives. The Veteran's disability rating remains at 50 percent, but he asserts it should be higher.

The Veteran's service connection claims for peripheral neuropathy of the hands and feet are being remanded due to new evidence received since the last denial, which suggests a possible link between early-onset neuropathy and his Vietnam-era service. The VA will conduct further examinations and obtain additional records to determine if there is a relationship with exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied as the diagnosed alcohol use disorder and depressive disorder are not related to his military service.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder, left shoulder, erectile dysfunction, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are remanded due to insufficient evidence addressing potential in-service causation or aggravation of these conditions.,Service connection is denied as the acquired psychiatric disorder (alcohol use disorder and alcohol induced depressive disorder) is not related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus has been reopened. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a bilateral foot disorder, type II diabetes mellitus, migraines, left hand disorder, and neuropathy of the right leg.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diabetes mellitus (DM), neuropathy of the right hand and left foot, erectile dysfunction (ED), prostate disorder, and a right eye disorder is granted. The remaining issues are REMANDED to obtain additional medical opinions regarding herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of his upper and lower extremities, as these conditions are related to herbicide exposure during service. The case is sent back for a medical examination to determine if there is a relationship between the Veteran's current condition and his in-service exposure.