Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the claims for neck disability, left and right upper extremity neuropathy due to in-service injuries. The Veteran's statements regarding his in-service neck injuries are entitled to special consideration as he served in combat.

The Board dismissed all appeals due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has granted restoration of service connection for left and right lower extremity neuropathy as secondary to service connected lumbosacral strain, and restored a 20 percent rating for lumbosacral strain effective from October 1, 2014.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% from November 18, 2010 to December 26, 2017 and at 70% since December 27, 2017. The Board denied a rating in excess of these levels for the period from November 18, 2010 to December 26, 2017 and since December 27, 2017. A TDIU was granted effective October 22, 2014.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered her unable to secure or follow gainful employment as of April 10, 2011.

The Veteran's claims for clothing allowances related to prednisone, voice amplifier, and service-connected duodenal ulcer with GERD were denied. The claim for a left ankle stabilizer was granted.

The Veteran's back disability and left common peroneal neuropathy are being remanded for further evaluation due to reported worsening of symptoms.

The Veteran is granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including weakness in both upper and lower extremities.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of polyneuropathy of the lower extremities and granted a TDIU based on his combined rating of 70 percent. The Board found that there was no competent medical evidence linking the current condition to service, including exposure to heavy metals or cold. The TDIU was granted as the Veteran's service-connected disabilities (right knee disability, perforated bowel residuals, acquired psychiatric disorder) meet the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension, vision loss due to herbicide exposure, and diabetes mellitus. The issues of peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are also remanded as they may be secondary to diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including lumbar spine disorder, right knee disorder, headaches, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), bilateral upper and lower extremity radiculopathy, and bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The issues remain on appeal.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete records and requests for additional private medical records.

Service connection is granted for ischemic heart disease, including coronary artery disease, as a result of presumed exposure to herbicides.,Service connection is granted for diabetes mellitus II as a result of presumed exposure to herbicides.,Service connection is granted for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus II.,Service connection is denied for peripheral vascular disease of the left lower extremity and right lower extremity.

The Board has decided that further development is needed to determine if the Veteran's service-connected conditions contributed to his death. The case will be sent back for additional medical opinions.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of left and right lower extremities. The claims for reopening service connection for respiratory disability, diabetes mellitus, and bilateral hearing loss were granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including renal dysfunction, peripheral vascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and various neuropathies, prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has determined that the combined rating for these conditions is at least 90%, meeting the percentage requirements for TDIU. However, further examination is needed to assess the combined impact of all his service-connected disabilities on his occupational impairment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's request for separate ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities and remanded the issue of service connection for a bilateral knee condition as secondary to service-connected frostbite.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, effective date determinations, and reductions of evaluations. The primary focus is on determining whether the Veteran's conditions are secondary to herbicide exposure or other service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence of current disabilities and lack of a nexus between his claimed conditions and service or any other condition.