Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are remanded due to the need for new examinations to assess his current disability levels.

The Veteran's atherosclerosis cardiovascular disease was granted an initial 30 percent rating prior to June 30, 2017 and a 60 percent rating from that date. The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent rating effective June 29, 2017.,Entitlement to a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to June 29, 2017 was also granted.

The Board has decided that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's right lower extremity disability, including peripheral neuropathy, is related to his presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service. The claim will be remanded for this purpose.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to a failure to provide adequate notice of relevant private treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, finding that it is related to the Veteran's presumed Agent Orange exposure in service. The claim was reopened due to new evidence showing possible early onset of the condition.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cirrhosis of the liver has been reopened and is being remanded due to new evidence submitted since the last denial.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for esophageal varices remains denied as there is no current disability or established link to service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to obtain additional medical opinions. The Veteran's claims for service connection are not granted at this time.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been reopened and is now granted.,Service connection for tinnitus was denied. The Board found no evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities due to exposure to nerve agent during military operations.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected knee disabilities.,Left upper extremity neuropathy is granted as it was diagnosed in service and continues to be shown.

The Board denied reopening of claims for left ankle, big toe, and foot peripheral neuropathy disabilities. Service connection was granted for right leg disability (including right ankle) and right leg peripheral neuropathy. An effective date of February 17, 2011, but no earlier, was granted for the grant of service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for earlier effective dates for 20 percent ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities, as well as a 70 percent rating for PTSD prior to December 9, 2011, is being remanded due to procedural issues.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU (Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability) prior to December 9, 2011, is also being remanded.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling examinations to assess his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for optic neuropathy and cirrhosis of the liver, but has remanded the left knee disorder issue due to lack of a VA examination.

The Board has granted increased ratings of 80 percent for peripheral neuropathy in the left lower extremity (LLE) and 60 percent for peripheral neuropathy in the right lower extremity (RLE).

The Board has remanded several service connection claims, including for asthma, coronary artery disease, actinic keratosis, alopecia, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower and upper extremities. The TDIU claim is also being remanded due to its inextricably intertwined nature with other claims.

The Veteran's bilateral elbow tendinitis, entrapment neuropathy of ulnar nerve, lateral epicondylitis, and medial epicondylitis are granted as service connected. The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis and degenerative arthritis with hallux rigidus of the left big toe are also granted as service connected.

The Veteran's claim for specially adapted housing is remanded due to the lack of VA treatment records and private treatment authorization. A VA examination will be scheduled to assess his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's skin disability (tinea pedis, claimed as dermatitis) and peripheral neuropathies of the upper extremities were not shown to be related to service or herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities was not diagnosed until after separation from service.