Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development and consideration, including obtaining outstanding medical records and addressing issues related to TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the Veteran's bilateral lower peripheral neuropathy is at least as likely as not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral great toes, bilateral ankle disability, lumbar spine disability as secondary to service-connected arterial reconstruction left lower extremity, and bilateral hip disability as secondary to service-connected arterial reconstruction left lower extremity have been denied. The right knee disability claim has not met the criteria for a rating more than 10 percent.,The Veteran's depression claim has not met the criteria for a rating more than 50 percent.

The Veteran's right lower extremity diabetic neuropathy is rated at 40 percent since December 21, 2012. The left lower extremity diabetic neuropathy has been rated at 30 percent from August 2, 2018.

The Veteran's combined disability rating is 80 percent, with two disabilities rated at least 40 percent. His service-connected disabilities prevent him from following or maintaining a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and peripheral neuropathy, finding insufficient evidence to make a determination on these issues. The Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during service.

The Veteran had two service-connected disabilities of a common etiology that had a combined rating of 60 percent disabling and was unable to obtain or retain substantially gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities prior to September 1, 2018. The Board found that the criteria for entitlement to a TDIU prior to September 1, 2018 have been met.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral upper and lower neuropathy due to a lack of medical evidence supporting these diagnoses. The Veteran is required to provide any relevant private medical records, and VA will obtain any outstanding VA medical records.

The Board has granted an effective date of February 10, 2015 for the grant of service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's claims for prostate cancer, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and a respiratory disability to include COPD are remanded due to lack of adequate development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, headaches, and peripheral neuropathy have been denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher rating in any of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete or insufficient evidence, including a need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his Gulf War Syndrome and related conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 40 percent for left upper extremity neuropathy was denied as the evidence did not demonstrate 'complete' paralysis, and the current evaluation adequately reflects his symptoms.

The Board denied service connection for neck disability, right hip disability, and neuropathy. Service connection was granted for acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety) as secondary to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the issue of TDIU prior to November 2011 due to insufficient evidence regarding the impact of service-connected disabilities on the Veteran's ability to work during that period. A new VA examination is required.

The Veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected disability, and the medical evidence does not support a finding that his service-connected conditions contributed to his death.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU for periods from September 1, 2014 through April 21, 2015, and from June 1, 2015 to January 31, 2016 due to her service-connected disabilities making it impossible for the average person to follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,Service connection for colon cancer is denied as there is no evidence of its onset during service or due to any in-service exposure.,Service connection for sleep apnea is denied as it did not begin during service and there is no evidence linking it to service, including Agent Orange exposure.,The Veteran's skin disease is presumed to be caused by his service in Vietnam, but the evidence does not support a finding that it began during service or was otherwise caused by such service.,Service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy is denied as there is no evidence linking it to service, including Agent Orange exposure. The condition did not manifest within one year of presumed exposure.,The Veteran's back disability is not linked to his service and the evidence does not support a finding that it began during service or was otherwise caused by such service.,Service connection for a mental disorder is denied as there is no evidence linking it to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depression, and anxiety), diabetic neuropathy of the left hand, right hand, left lower extremity, and right lower extremity due to in-service herbicide agent exposure. The Regional Office should obtain any outstanding service treatment records, military personnel records, and post-service treatment records for the Veteran's active service.

The Veteran's claims were dismissed due to his death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of his claims at this time.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and etiology of the Veteran's bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, which may be related to herbicide exposure during service.