Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, ischemic heart disease, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction on a presumptive basis due to exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the left and right upper extremities are rated at 10 percent each prior to November 28, 2017, and in excess of 30 percent thereafter.,Graves' disease is currently rated as noncompensable prior to August 13, 1981, as 10 percent disabling from August 13, 1981 to March 23, 2011, and as 10 percent thereafter. The Veteran's mood disorder with anxiety and depression is rated at a compensable level.,The Veteran's eczema is rated at 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's claims of service connection are not supported by the available evidence.

The Veteran's claim for an annual clothing allowance is being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for a more adequate medical opinion regarding the effect of his back and knee braces on his clothing.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for PTSD and diabetes mellitus, type II with peripheral neuropathy are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both feet, finding that the condition is aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for vitiligo, claimed as an autoimmune disorder, is granted. The Board finds that the evidence supports a finding of in-service herbicide exposure and current diagnosis of vitiligo. High blood pressure, skin disability (including seborrheic keratosis), and traumatic brain injury are remanded due to lack of medical records and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus type II and peripheral neuropathy of bilateral lower extremities due to conflicting evidence regarding the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus type II, and because no VA examiner has provided an opinion on whether the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is related to his in-service exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 40 percent for residuals of laceration right wrist with ulnar neuropathy and degenerative changes was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not indicate complete paralysis or distinct symptomatology warranting separate compensable ratings.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination due to inadequate previous evaluations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, retinopathy, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective from the date of this decision. The Veteran also received a TDIU rating.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before a decision can be made regarding the initial rating for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities. The Veteran's claims file needs to be updated with recent VA treatment records, and he must undergo another VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD, diabetes, and back issues, combine to make it impossible for him to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board granted TDIU based on the combined impact of his disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative joint disease, lower back and related left leg neuropathy have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus to military service.,The Veteran's hepatitis C has not met the criteria for an increased evaluation in excess of 20 percent due to his current symptoms being consistent with the current rating.,The Veteran's cirrhosis of the liver has not met the criteria for an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent due to his current symptoms being consistent with the current rating.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is related to his presumed exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities was denied.,The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for right leg ulcers was denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals, and the Board dismissed all claims due to the withdrawal.