Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a bladder condition and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling medical examinations.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for neck disability, loss of muscle of right arm and/or peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, loss of immune system, and blood disorder. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and aortic stenosis were denied as new and material evidence was not received. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, left carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), residuals of a left arm injury with history of cubital tunnel (left arm injury), degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, and tinea cruris were all service connected. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus was rated at 20 percent.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hip disabilities, right and left foot disabilities, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities as secondary to his service-connected knee strains. The Veteran's current hip and foot conditions are not considered service connected.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and diabetic nephropathy. The decision found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2, and that there was no current diagnosis of diabetic peripheral neuropathy or diabetic nephropathy.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining his Naval Reserve records and verifying his exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, headaches, and TDIU. The Veteran's exposure at Camp Lejeune is considered in these determinations.

The Board found that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy were not incurred or aggravated by service, including exposure to herbicide agents. The evidence did not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration of the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right foot disability.

The Board has remanded the claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and ensuring all relevant medical providers are contacted.

The Veteran's service connection claims are granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a heart disorder, and other conditions. The appeal is based on new evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chronic renal disease associated with diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral hearing loss, and peripheral neuropathy, preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's left lower leg femoral-saphenous neuropathy resulted in moderate incomplete paralysis, warranting a 20% rating. The Board found the evidence did not support an increased rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for adenocarcinoma with unknown primary and metastasis to the liver, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities have been denied as there is no evidence that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's surgery for right ulnar nerve decompression with subcutaneous transposition on September 8, 2008 necessitated at least three months of convalescence and resulted in the necessity for continued use of a hand cast. The Board has granted a temporary total rating under 38 C.F.R. § 4.30 from September 8, 2008 to December 7, 2008.

The Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder, prostate cancer, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, tinnitus, and neuropathies of the upper and lower extremities have rendered him unemployable. The Board granted SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) effective April 1, 2016.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly his diabetes with peripheral vascular disease and peripheral neuropathy, require daily aid and assistance. The need for regular aid and attendance is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disorder and right leg neuropathy are not service-connected.,Service connection for PTSD is denied as there is no evidence of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.