Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for anxiety disorder, finding that it is secondary to his service-connected diabetes and its complications. The decision resolves reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran withdrew his pending claims for right arm neuropathy and atrophy to the right shoulder, as secondary to service-connected acromioclavicular separation of the right shoulder, and a depressive disorder. As a result, these claims are dismissed.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, type 2. However, financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or adaptive equipment is denied due to lack of qualifying disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death, and the issues have not yet been recertified for further consideration.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to new evidence received since the November 2017 Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Board granted the Veteran's claim for a bilateral leg disability as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, giving him the benefit of doubt.

The Board has decided that additional examinations are needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including tremor and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral feet. The issues have been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's right calf muscle injury, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy have been granted increased ratings of 30 percent each, effective from July 18, 2011.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need to determine if he was exposed to herbicide agents during his period of service, which is required to decide these claims.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received, reopening the claims for service connection for diabetes and peripheral neuropathy.,Service connection is granted for diabetes and peripheral neuropathy secondary to diabetes.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete VA medical records and a need to reconsider whether he served in Vietnam, which could affect his eligibility for Agent Orange exposure presumptions. The claims will be returned to the RO for further review.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities have been denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for left knee disability prior to January 6, 2011 has also been denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, including IVDS, DDD, and lumbosacral strain with neuropathy of the right sciatic nerve, has been reopened. The Board found that new evidence submitted since the last final denial supports reopening the claim but does not establish service connection.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and erectile dysfunction are granted. The remaining issues have been remanded due to need for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a bilateral shoulder condition is dismissed as he withdrew the claim. The case remains on remand for other issues.,The Veteran’s scoliosis of the thoracolumbar spine disability does not warrant a higher rating due to its current level of impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since December 31, 2008. The Board granted TDIU effective November 9, 2015.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, diabetes as due to Agent Orange exposure, hypertension as secondary to diabetes and as due to Agent Orange exposure, and bilateral neuropathy of the feet as due to Agent Orange exposure. The Veteran will be scheduled for VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his conditions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, finding that it is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. The decision also grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development regarding earlier effective dates for service connection of various conditions, including diabetic nephropathy and ischemic heart disease.

The Veteran was unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities prior to September 16, 2016.