Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for lumbar spine and cervical spine disabilities, as well as radiculopathy, diaphoresis, hypertension, residuals of inguinal hernia, gastrointestinal disability, prostate disability, and peripheral nerve disability (claimed as peripheral neuropathy) due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.,The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for arm pain (degenerative joint disease of the bilateral shoulder).

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, anxiety disorder, diabetes mellitus, type II, and bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted TDIU for the entire period on appeal.

The Veteran's appeals to reopen his service connection claims for various disabilities have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of these appeals. The issue of service connection for diabetes has been remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied service connection claim for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities. The issue of increased rating for diabetes mellitus type II is not on appeal.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathies, and stroke residuals are all granted. The case is remanded for further examination to determine if the stroke residuals are secondary to the service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for her left great toe sensory neuropathy is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including an examination and clarification of her current diagnosis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of a bilateral leg injury due to chemical burns, left leg neuropathy, and right leg neuropathy as there was no evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral polyneuropathy is being remanded due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between his current condition and his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his diabetes and peripheral neuropathy due to service-connected diabetes. The diabetes is currently rated as 20 percent disabling, while the peripheral neuropathy of both upper extremities is each rated at 10 percent, and the peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities is also rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II has worsened and he should be provided an opportunity to report for a VA examination.,The Veteran’s hypertension preexisted service and the Board finds that an additional VA examination is warranted to determine if there was an increase in severity during his service, and if yes, whether the increase in severity was clearly and unmistakably not due to the natural progress of the disorder.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of his bilateral lower extremities are less likely as not related to his diabetes mellitus type II. An additional VA examination is warranted to determine the etiology of the Veteran’s peripheral neuropathy of his bilateral lower extremities.,At the April 2017 Travel Board hearing, the Veteran testified that he was unable to work due to his service-connected disabilities, including his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II. The claim for TDIU is remanded and will be inextricably intertwined with the claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus.,The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for vertigo and tinnitus are remanded as new and material evidence has been received.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, diabetes, heart disorder, left leg tumor (prostate cancer), vision disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and sleep apnea were not incurred or aggravated during service. The Board found no evidence to support a direct relationship between these conditions and military service.,There is insufficient evidence to presume exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam or Korea.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral upper extremity neuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are not service-connected. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an addendum opinion regarding whether OSA is caused or aggravated by the service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and remanded the issue of evaluating a low back strain.

The Veteran's death was not caused by his service-connected conditions, and the criteria for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 were not met.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder and a left knee disability, have been denied. The rating for diabetes mellitus remains unchanged.

The Board dismissed the appeal of the claim for service connection for fibromyalgia as the Veteran withdrew her appeal.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's prostate gland disability and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, as well as the lack of VA examiner opinions on whether these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for automobile and adaptive equipment, as well as specially adapted housing or special home adaptation are being remanded due to the need for more recent VA examinations to assess his current disability levels.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities was reopened and granted due to new evidence showing cold weather exposure in service.,Service connection is granted for anxiety disorder secondary to service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis.,Tinnitus is not service connected as there is no evidence of continuity of symptomatology or a nexus to service.