Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's TDIU claim has been granted, effective from February 13, 2008.,A disability rating of 80 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity since November 21, 2017 was granted.

The Veteran's hypertension and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are being remanded for further development due to potential service connection based on presumed exposure to burn pits during his active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has reopened the claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral patellofemoral syndrome (claimed as a bilateral knee disorder) due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The claim of hepatitis C is denied as there is no evidence showing that the condition was incurred in or aggravated by active duty.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities is not related to his service, including as due to exposure to Agent Orange/herbicides.

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's RLE and LLE peripheral neuropathy, effective from March 22, 2013.

The Board denied the claim for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance of the Veteran's spouse, finding that her spouse can perform all activities of daily living and is able to leave her home.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for neuropathy of the upper extremities and right lower extremity, as well as entitlement to a Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) prior to September 26, 2016, have been dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to insufficient examination findings and conflicting medical evidence regarding his lumbar spine disability and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development and consideration of the TDIU issue, as well as the submission of new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any skin cancers, multiple sclerosis, optic neuritis, neuropathy of the legs and toes, and service connection.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, left lower extremity, and right upper extremity were found to meet the criteria for a 40 percent disability rating throughout the appeal period. The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity was found to meet the criteria for a 10 percent disability rating from October 7, 2010, to May 2, 2011, and a 50 percent disability rating thereafter.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus with hypertension effective January 29, 2012. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities was denied as there were no prior claims received before January 29, 2012.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since October 20, 2016, resolving reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to February 14, 2017 is being remanded due to the addition of new evidence that has not been reviewed by the AOJ.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol dependence and depression is rated at 70 percent, the highest available rating. The VA has determined that this condition significantly impacts his ability to work.,The Veteran also meets the criteria for a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities including PTSD, pulmonary asbestosis, peripheral neuropathy in both legs, and tinnitus.

The Board found no evidence of frostbite, hearing loss, or neuropathy in service and denied the Veteran's claims for these conditions. The Board also found that any neuropathy is related to diabetes rather than service.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities were granted secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type 2 with erectile dysfunction. The effective date for these grants is August 12, 2011.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, nor does he need regular aid and attendance of another person.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral knee disorder is a result of natural aging and not service-connected.,The Veteran's bilateral foot disorder was congenital in nature and did not worsen during service.