Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various conditions, including arthritis, left wrist disability, bilateral hearing loss, vertigo, malaria, sleep disorder, hypertension, rashes, diabetes, stroke, neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as depression).

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied due to lack of new and material evidence. The Board found that the received evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claims.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and associated neuropathies are granted. Tinnitus is also granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the percentage threshold criteria for a TDIU under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16 (a), and his claim on that basis is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for sleep apnea has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.,The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various foot and leg disabilities, as well as his claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and an advisory opinion regarding radiation exposure.

The Veteran's initial increased rating claims for his coronary artery disease, degenerative disc and joint disease of the lumbosacral spine, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity are being remanded due to incomplete development.,Further examination is needed to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss and right lower extremity neuropathy (claimed as a right hip disorder) are granted service connection. The respiratory disorder is remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and remanded the claims of service connection for a skin disability (diagnosed as dry skin), headaches, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's left upper extremity conditions are related to her military service.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, as these conditions are not related to military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date prior to February 21, 2013 for the grant of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities. The appeal is remanded for additional development and consideration.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities is remanded due to potential exposure to herbicides during his tour in Okinawa. The Board finds that additional development, including obtaining DoD reports on herbicide storage on Okinawa, is necessary.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and evaluation of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including Crohn’s disease, migraine headaches, lumbar spine condition (status-post laminectomy), right lower extremity neuropathy, and radiculopathy. The earlier effective date and TDIU claims are also inextricably intertwined with these issues.

The Board has granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and its secondary peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities is related to his service, including Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities due to Agent Orange exposure, as well as secondary to diabetes mellitus. Additional development is required to determine if these conditions are related to military service or pre-existing conditions.

The Board has determined that additional substantive development is required for the initial rating, service connection and TDIU claims due to the need for a VA examination and outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction associated with diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities. The decision found no evidence of exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicide agents during service in Guam, and no current evidence that these conditions were incurred in service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of chronic right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, which was previously denied.