Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for inguinal hernia. The claims for back disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, myeloma, peripheral neuropathy (left upper extremity), peripheral neuropathy (left lower extremity), radiculopathy (right lower extremity), and an acquired psychiatric disorder (major depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder) are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left and right ankle disabilities, as well as his sural nerve neuropathy of the lower extremities, are denied due to the amputation rule.,From September 20, 2010, but no earlier, the Veteran is granted a TDIU based on service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD or pain from his other disabilities caused or aggravated his heart disease, which was the cause of death.

The Board has remanded the service connection claims for residuals of a spinal tap, cysts as secondary to residuals of a spinal tap, neuropathy of the lower extremities as secondary to residuals of a spinal tap, and low back disability as secondary to residuals of a spinal tap due to incomplete records from Moffett Field.

The Board has remanded the case due to an error in relying on a VA examiner's opinion and for obtaining updated medical records. The Veteran’s service connection claim for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is also being remanded for another medical opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The claims for rheumatoid arthritis of the knees, heart disease, nephropathy (claimed as bilateral kidneys), and neuropathy of upper and lower extremities are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The appeal is dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no final decision can be made on the merits of the claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation from December 25, 2008 to July 9, 2012. The Board has remanded the issue of TDIU for further review.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability is remanded due to the need for further examination.,Service connection has been granted for tinnitus, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and coronary artery disease due to herbicide exposure. The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy, gastroparesis, and syncope are also connected to his now service-connected diabetes.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for hypertension and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, as there is insufficient competent medical evidence on file for the Secretary to make a decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including cervical spine disorder, bilateral cataracts, hypertension, psoriasis, peripheral neuropathy of multiple extremities, and hearing loss. The appeals are related to secondary service connection based on herbicide exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for neuropathy, a 10 percent disability rating based on multiple non-compensable disabilities, and an initial compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction due to incomplete development.

The Board has granted a 40 percent disability rating for diabetes mellitus type II, effective March 1, 2010. The Veteran's condition required more than one daily insulin injection and regulation of activities to control his blood sugar levels.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected type II diabetes mellitus. The claims seeking a TDIU, SMC at the housebound rate, and DEA benefits prior to July 16, 2012 are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board finds that the evidence is at least in equipoise and grants service connection for peripheral neuropathy, to include as due to exposure to herbicides.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence and requests for additional development, including obtaining medical records from his former employers.