Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities has been granted effective August 17, 2016. Higher ratings are denied for the period before October 11, 2017.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been remanded due to the need for further development regarding his eye disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and diabetic neuropathy of all four extremities have been denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for left hand, right hand, left foot, and right foot peripheral neuropathy due to herbicide agent exposure (Agent Orange). The decision is based on the presumption of service connection provided by law.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities as there was no evidence linking the condition to service, including presumed exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and coronary heart disease are all being remanded for further evaluation as his conditions have worsened.

Your claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, left lower extremity, and right lower extremity have been granted in full.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy in all extremities, as well as whether it is related to service or any other conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disability, left upper extremity neurological disabilities, and left lower extremity neurological disabilities are not service-connected. The VA examinations were inadequate for purposes of adjudicating these claims, and further development is needed to determine their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his lumbar spine condition and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining private medical records.

The Veteran's claims for an increase in the rating for posttraumatic stress disorder, reopening of a claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, and total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities are being referred for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient examination regarding the nature and etiology of the left ankle disability, including any neurological, vascular, and/or muscular residuals. The Veteran's service-connected left ankle fracture is also considered in this decision.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the claims for an increased rating for PTSD, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, and TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The claims for right hand scarring and neuropathy/nerve damage are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including low back disability, bilateral foot disability, lung disability, headache disability, LADD, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, diabetes mellitus, enlarged prostate condition, acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and anxiety), obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to May 17, 2012 for the grant of service connection for diabetes mellitus was denied. The Board found that the first communication from the Veteran to VA evidencing intent to file a claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus was received on May 17, 2012.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II. The cases of hypertension, erectile dysfunction, renal dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy are remanded due to the need for further medical examination.

The Veteran's surgery for his service-connected right ulnar neuropathy did not meet the criteria for a temporary total evaluation due to convalescence, as it did not require hospital treatment or one month of convalescence.