Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to May 2, 2011.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding the ratings for atherosclerotic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, bilateral diabetic retinopathy and left macular edema, and hypertension.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating of 50 percent is warranted.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities is currently rated at 20 percent each for the right and left lower extremities. The Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with an effective date of July 28, 2010. The VA is also required to provide a new examination and opinion regarding the severity and onset of his left upper extremity mononeuropathy and left elbow disability due to their complexity and impact on employment.

The RO has granted increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities to 20 percent effective September 1, 2015.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings were withdrawn prior to the Board's decision. The diabetes mellitus rating remains at 40 percent, and hypertension is rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities have been granted, with effective dates set at February 17, 2009.,Effective from February 17, 2009, the Veteran is now entitled to VA benefits for her claimed conditions.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to his authorized representative requesting the withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for unspecified immunological disability, peripheral neuropathy, thyroid disorder, sciatica, and residuals of cold weather exposure. The evidence did not establish a direct link between these conditions and active service.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for left ulnar neuropathy and mild degenerative disc disease, lumbar spine, L5-S1 was denied. The TDIU claim is also denied as it is inextricably intertwined with the other claims.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the Board is dismissing the claims for increased ratings for right lower peripheral neuropathy and left lower peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower and upper extremities is related to his presumed Agent Orange exposure in service, and thus grants service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess current levels of impairment.

The Board found that the Veteran's lower extremity peripheral neuropathy did not become manifest within a year following his last exposure to Agent Orange in service, and thus denied service connection on a presumptive basis. The claim was reopened based on new evidence provided by the private physician.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining his Army Reserve records and conducting new VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the failure to appear at a scheduled videoconference hearing. The case will be returned for further action.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for polyneuropathy of both upper and lower extremities, finding no current disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including verification of herbicide exposure and a psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for additional medical opinions regarding his claimed conditions.

The Board has determined that there is not sufficient evidence to establish service connection for the Veteran's cervical spine disability or left peroneal neuropathy, as these conditions are not shown to be related to his military service.