Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ED has been reopened, but the case is still pending as it was remanded due to need for additional medical opinions and examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and he has been granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities. The combined rating of all conditions does not meet the criteria for a higher rating or TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his heart disorder and right eye ischemic optic neuropathy, including as secondary to a service-connected disability. The claims are being remanded because of inadequate VA examination reports and need further clarification regarding herbicide exposure in Thailand.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for medical opinions regarding the appellant's mental health condition and whether he was insane at the time of his misconduct, which led to his discharge.

The Board has remanded two issues related to service connection for neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities due to unclear etiology.

The Veteran's service-connected lower extremity peripheral neuropathy prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment, leading to a grant of TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for a neurological disability of the right lower extremity, finding no evidence linking it to service or any service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that additional evidence needs to be considered and the claims for service connection are being remanded. The Veteran's hearing loss, lower back, upper extremity neuropathy, and hypertension disabilities are all under consideration.

The Veteran's knee disabilities are remanded for further development.,The Veteran's foot disabilities are remanded for further development.,The Veteran's bilateral hallux valgus is remanded for further development.,The Veteran's hearing loss and dizziness claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating or service connection in all cases.

The Board has granted a temporary total disability rating for convalescence following the June 2016 surgery related to his service-connected right wrist disability.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the cause of death and service connection for various conditions.

The Board has dismissed all the issues related to service connection and rating for various conditions, including bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, thyroid condition, seasonal allergies, eczema of the scalp, left foot hallux valgus, and PTSD. The decision is due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of service-connected psychiatric disability and peripheral neuropathy, as well as his TDIU claim, are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a more contemporaneous examination.

The Veteran's service-connected TBI is currently rated at 40 percent, effective from August 20, 2014. The rating reflects that the disability produces no greater than level 2 impairment in at least one facet of impairment.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy and radiculopathy of the upper and lower extremities, finding no evidence of these conditions in service or within one year post-service.,Service connection was not granted as there is no current disability linked to service.

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim due to concerns about the comprehensive assessment of the Veteran's service-connected conditions and their impact on his ability to work. Additional examinations are needed to evaluate these factors.

The Veteran's right elbow disability, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, stroke, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, and tinnitus are all granted as they meet the criteria for presumptive service connection based on exposure to herbicide agents during military service.,Presumptive service connection is established for these conditions due to the Veteran's reported exposure to herbicide agents while stationed at the Naval Construction Training Center in Gulfport, Mississippi.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for left ulnar neuropathy has been withdrawn. The Board has granted a 20 percent rating from April 3, 2013, and a 30 percent rating from July 1, 2018, for fracture of the left third metatarsal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes, and peripheral neuropathy, render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment.