Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new examination to assess the severity of her service-connected right ulnar nerve neuropathy and its impact on her ability to work.

The Veteran's capsaicin cream is not used for a service-connected skin condition, so he does not qualify for a clothing allowance.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection for right hip, right knee, and left knee disabilities are not properly adjudicated without additional medical examination and opinion. The case is being remanded to allow for further development.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both upper and lower extremities, finding that it is due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents (likely Agent Orange).

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, finding that there was no evidence of in-service injury or exposure to herbicides, and that the current symptoms are not related to service.

The Veteran has withdrawn all his appeals regarding service connection for various conditions and special monthly compensation. The Board has dismissed these matters as there are no remaining issues to consider.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities, including bilateral lower extremity disability, an acquired psychiatric disorder, a sleep disorder, and erectile dysfunction. The VA is directed to obtain any missing service treatment records and schedule the Veteran for appropriate examinations to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus and hypertension, do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to October 2017.

The Veteran's left groin scar is granted as secondary to her service-connected left knee internal derangement and left femoral neuropathy. The appeal for higher ratings on other conditions remains pending.

The Board denied service connection for TBI, neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and migraines. The Veteran's claims were not supported by competent evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient examination addressing the Veteran's symptoms of pain radiating to her ear and neck.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes, diabetic complications (particularly peripheral neuropathy), and shoulder conditions, have prevented him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation since June 12, 2017.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are rated at 100 percent combined, and the Board finds that these conditions reasonably preclude his participation in substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities due to an inadequate examination report.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a walk-in tub under the HISA program due to lack of medical necessity. The case is being remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board has remanded the cases due to a lack of an examination for early-onset peripheral neuropathy and PTSD, as well as missing VA treatment records.

The Board granted an initial 20 percent disability rating for right and left lower extremity femoral peripheral neuropathy, finding that the Veteran's symptoms warranted this level of disability based on VA examination findings and medical records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to herbicide exposure, as it requires a medical opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral feet and hands due to insufficient evidence regarding whether these conditions are related to military service. The Veteran's lay statements about exposure to Agent Orange in service and symptoms within one year of separation have been considered.

The Veteran's claims for service connection or compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for optic neuropathy, headaches, and tremors are granted.