Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension is granted, and his peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities are rated at 20 percent each. His peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities (sciatic nerve) are rated at 40 percent each since June 18, 2013, and his peripheral neuropathy of the anterior femoral nerves are rated at 20 percent each.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various spinal, nerve, joint, and psychiatric disabilities have been dismissed as the Veteran has withdrawn his appeal of these issues. The claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded due to new evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus did not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to March 26, 2015.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, upper extremities is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for residuals of punji stick injury, left leg remains remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings were denied. The appeal for a TDIU was also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence of a current disability in the claimed conditions, or that any such disabilities are related to service.

The Veteran's multiple service-connected conditions, including sleep apnea and thoracolumbar spine issues, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied service connection for sensory deficits at the area of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve on the right side, as well as peripheral neuropathy of the feet and hands and fingers. The Veteran's symptoms are not considered to be related to his active service.,Service connection was granted for peripheral neuropathy of the feet due to herbicide agent exposure and service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and remanded his claims for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities. The Veteran is also being asked to provide additional evidence or attend VA examinations.

Service connection is granted for ischemic heart disease due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange. The Veteran's bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities as secondary to diabetes mellitus.,Service connection was not granted because there is no evidence that the Veteran served in Vietnam, thus precluding the application of the Agent Orange presumption.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and peripheral neuropathy have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of September 17, 2013. The Board grants the TDIU claim but dismisses the increased rating claim for coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's left lower extremity neuropathy has worsened since her last VA examination, and a new examination is required to assess the current severity of her condition.

The Board has denied service connection for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, PVD of the bilateral lower extremities, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction due to lack of evidence of herbicide agent exposure during service. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Board denied increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, finding that the Veteran's conditions did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings under applicable VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of the scars and left-hand neuropathy have been denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support higher ratings.,The claim to reopen a service connection for a left leg disorder has been granted, but the issue remains pending as it is remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD and coronary artery disease, make him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is granted. The Board also remanded the issues of service connection for bladder cancer and TDIU due to inextricably intertwined nature.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and evaluation of his disabilities due to incomplete examinations, lack of clarification from previous VA examiners, and other procedural issues.