Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities are being remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for neurological impairment of the right lower extremity, which approximates moderate incomplete paralysis of the superficial peroneal nerve.

The Veteran's Grave's Disease and Thyroid Disability are service-connected.,Hypertension, COPD/emphysema, Peripheral Neuropathy of the Upper and Lower Extremities, Acquired Psychiatric Disability (other than PTSD), Right Shoulder Disability, Stomach Disability, and Neck Disability have not been found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and SSA records, scheduling appropriate examinations, and readjudicating the claims.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses for a toe fracture incurred in 2013 are approved, as the injury was deemed to be of such severity that prompt treatment was necessary and VA facilities were not feasibly available.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and an inadequate VA examination. The Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, type II, and peripheral neuropathy are being reviewed again.

The Veteran's conditions, while serious, do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status prior to May 20, 2014.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various disabilities, including an acquired psychiatric disorder and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, were denied as they are not related to his periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current low back disorder is related to his military service, including carrying heavy equipment and weapons. The remaining claims for other conditions are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities is found to be as likely as not preventing him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, and thus he is granted a TDIU effective November 15, 2010. The issue of hypertension remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD was denied.,Service connection for left ulnar neuropathy, previously denied due to lack of evidence of current disability at the time of the April 1971 decision, was granted with an effective date of August 14, 1969.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities is denied as there is no current evidence of such a condition.

The Veteran's combined rating for his service-connected disabilities is 80%, meeting the threshold percentage requirements for a TDIU. However, despite this, VA medical opinions indicate that the Veteran's service-connected conditions do not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining all forms of substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including neuropathy, thrombocytopenia, a left arm scar, obstructive sleep apnea, and blurred vision are all granted.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, PTSD, and bilateral hearing loss disability. The Veteran's current diagnoses of these conditions are supported by competent medical evidence, and the causal relationship between his service-connected diabetes mellitus and PTSD is established.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetic nephropathy, neurogenic bladder, hypertensive heart disease, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral hands and lower extremities, and type II diabetes mellitus with nonproliferative retinopathy, cataracts, onychomycosis, and impotence, require regular aid and attendance. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on this need.

The Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss disability, diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, kidney disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD), alcohol abuse disorder, acid reflux, and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional medical clarification.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is being remanded due to the need for additional medical clarification.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral sensorineural hearing loss disability is being remanded due to the need for additional medical clarification.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus is being remanded due to the need for additional medical clarification regarding exposure to Camp Lejeune and environmental toxins.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, hypertension, and a kidney disorder are all being remanded due to the need for additional medical clarification.,The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional medical clarification regarding in-service psychiatric treatment records and diagnoses.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for alcohol abuse disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional medical clarification regarding the relationship between his alcohol use and any diagnosed mental health conditions.,The Veteran's claim for acid reflux is being remanded due to the need for additional medical clarification.,The Veteran's claim for hypertension is being remanded due to the need for additional medical clarification.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have peripheral neuropathy of either upper or lower extremity, and thus service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions, including psychiatric disorders, musculoskeletal issues, eye problems, and gastrointestinal issues. The Board has determined that further medical examination and opinion are necessary to address the nature and etiology of these claims.,The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus have also been remanded for additional development.