Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of both the right and left lower extremities is currently rated at 10 percent each, with no higher evaluations warranted based on the current evidence.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine were granted increased ratings, while service connection for peripheral neuropathy was established. The Veteran also received a TDIU rating since November 25, 2011.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for lower extremity neuropathy and granted it. The Veteran's upper extremity neuropathy is also found to be related to his in-service herbicide exposure, warranting service connection.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he and his representative have withdrawn the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee disabilities are found to have caused his adjustment disorder with depressed mood.,Diabetes mellitus, type II is not shown to be related to service or any incident therein.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. The other issues on appeal are addressed in the remand portion of this decision.

The Veteran's claim for non-service-connected pension benefits was denied because he did not have the requisite wartime service to establish basic eligibility.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, arteriosclerotic heart disease, and peripheral neuropathies are denied as the evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active duty service.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment prior to May 24, 2013.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, bilateral feet peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral vision loss as well as his claim for residuals of a right lower leg amputation. The appeals were all denied due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his request for review.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have not met the criteria for a temporary total rating or an extension of such rating beyond June 1, 2012.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and partial median neuropathy, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board found that he met the schedular criteria for a TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disorder, bilateral knee disorder, neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and residuals of frostbite to the feet due to credible evidence linking these conditions to service. The Veteran requires regular aid and attendance as a result of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of his claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The rating assigned is 10 percent for gastroparesis and no higher.

The Board has granted an effective date of October 13, 2004 for the service connection of major depressive disorder with associated irritability and tension as secondary to thoracolumbar disc and joint disease. The effective date for left lower extremity radiculopathy is set at August 20, 2010.

The Veteran's sensory neuropathy in the left foot is found to be related to his service-connected scars from plantar wart removal. The claim for a temporary total rating based on need for convalescence following April 2009 surgery and the TDIU claim are also granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for further development. The issues include service connection claims, a temporary total evaluation claim, and a reopening of a psychiatric disability claim.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule the Veteran for VA examinations.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for PTSD is being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records and to schedule a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for an initial, compensable rating for erectile dysfunction is being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records and to schedule a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin rash of the bilateral legs is being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records from Dr. Raveesh and to schedule a VA dermatology examination.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, right upper extremity, and hypertension are being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records and to schedule VA examinations.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity is being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records and to schedule a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records, to schedule a VA dermatology examination, and to obtain an additional VA medical opinion regarding herbicide exposure.

The Veteran does not have a diagnosis of early onset peripheral neuropathy or a current right leg disability that is service-connected. The Board finds no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for these conditions.