Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities. The claims for peripheral neuropathy are remanded due to new evidence suggesting a possible link to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has decided to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left leg peripheral neuropathy, but remands them for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to lung disability, left kidney disability, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy have been denied as new and material evidence has not been received. The reductions in the rating for hypertension from 20% to 10% were effective March 4, 2015.

Service connection for degenerative changes of the lumbar spine as secondary to service-connected left knee disabilities is granted.,Service connection for neuropathy of the right lower extremity, which was previously denied, is reopened and granted.

The Board denied service connection for heart condition, porphyria cutanea tarda, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, and bilateral hearing loss due to exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete medical records and need for further examinations.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ratings for hernias and hearing loss, as well as claims for peripheral neuropathy of the right arm with numbness, sleep apnea secondary to PTSD, and tinea versicolor. The issues are being remanded due to a lack of an SOC, need for additional development, and inextricably intertwined TDIU claim.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II (DM) due to lack of a current disability. The claims for peptic ulcers and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremity (BLE) are remanded as there is insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, diabetes mellitus type II, neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, impotency, and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), all for accrued benefits purposes. The decision found no current disabilities or evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's low back disability is rated at 20 percent effective May 19, 2008. The claim for service connection for neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities as secondary to his service-connected low back disability is granted.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy was reopened and remanded. The claim for bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy remains denied.

The Board has granted service connection for clear cell renal carcinoma and peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, both related to herbicide agent exposure. Service connection was dismissed for esophagus erosion, anemia, and tooth erosion.

The Veteran's claim for carpal tunnel syndrome of the bilateral hands is dismissed as he withdrew it.,Service connection granted for unspecified trauma/stressor-related disorder. The Board found that his current diagnosis is related to in-service experiences and denied service connection for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and lower extremities due to lack of evidence of herbicide exposure.,Service connection denied for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, type II with peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities. The Veteran's service in Okinawa did not meet criteria for presumptive service connection due to herbicide exposure.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II as due to herbicide exposure, amputation secondary to diabetes, and peripheral neuropathy secondary to diabetes. The reopening is based on new evidence that relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

The Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral peripheral neuropathy and left knee disability was denied. The Board found no evidence linking the disabilities to his military service, including herbicide exposure. For the left knee disability, a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to December 6, 2011, and from February 1, 2013, was also denied.

The Board has denied service connection for a pulmonary disorder, neurological disorder, and genitourinary disorder (ED) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his active duty service or any other service-connected disability.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to exposure to herbicide agents, as they need further clarification and investigation.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection, rating, and TDIU claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been received. The right knee disability, sleep apnea condition (including as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II), and peripheral neuropathy of bilateral lower extremities are all being reviewed again.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an unspecified depressive disorder, back disorder, and neuropathy of both lower extremities is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.