Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected condition, and he did not meet the criteria for DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 or accrued benefits. The appellant is also ineligible for death pension as of September 1, 2014.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathies has been reopened, but the Board finds that additional development is needed to determine if his symptoms are related to his service-connected conditions or other factors.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as his service connection for bilateral hearing loss, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper and lower extremities, and peripheral neuropathy of the left upper and lower extremities are not supported by the evidence. The TDIU claim is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, tinnitus, or a shoulder disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current symptoms and active duty service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's need for aid and attendance based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of a right hand disability and left hand disability secondary to lumbar spine disabilities.,A psychiatric disability claim has also been addressed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prior to November 27, 2006 did not prevent him from securing and following some form of substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's lumbar fibromyositis, external hemorrhoids, and chronic maxillary sinusitis have been rated appropriately. The issues of service connection for neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities and for neuropathy and radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities remain unresolved.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee disabilities, left leg fracture residuals, and left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy. The Veteran is also denied effective date claims related to GERD, PTSD with alcohol use disorder, and SMC at the housebound rate.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is rated at 20 percent. The right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are each rated at 30 percent.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 20 percent for diabetes mellitus has been remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining outstanding private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for neurological disabilities of the upper and lower extremities, as well as a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, have been granted.,However, his claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss has been denied.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service noise exposure. Service connection was also granted for bruxism as secondary to PTSD, and for peripheral neuropathy of the BLE and BUE due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's CAD was granted a disability rating of 60 percent, effective April 15, 2016.,PTSD and diabetes mellitus type II with diabetic retinopathy were denied increased ratings.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and he meets the criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's unemployability is based on his PTSD symptoms.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, as well as chronic headaches. The Veteran's initial compensable ratings for bilateral hearing loss, right great toe bunion, and left great toe bunion have also been granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's ulnar neuropathy of the left elbow is attributable to his in-service left shoulder dislocation, and thus service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's hypertension and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy are found to be at least as likely as not related to his military service, specifically Agent Orange exposure. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and bilateral leg rash have been remanded for further examination.

The Board found no evidence of Agent Orange exposure and denied service connection for the Veteran's heart condition, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy.