Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted, and the appeal is denied for peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's service-connected right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is currently rated at 30 percent, which reflects moderate incomplete paralysis of the median nerve in both hands.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetic neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities is service connected as it is a result of his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to provide adequate reasons and bases for denying service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, as claimed secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus. The Veteran testified that he was diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy at the Helena VA clinic in 2012 or 2011.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding the issues of service connection for erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, residuals of a left hemisphere stroke, lower extremity gout, and thyroid disorder. As such, there are no remaining questions to be decided by the Board.

The Board has restored service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding that the RO's severance of service connection was not valid due to procedural errors and lack of evidence establishing clear and unmistakable error.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus and related peripheral neuropathy, do not render him unemployable without regard to advancing age.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes, sleep apnea, diabetic neuropathy/numbness of the feet, hypertension and GERD/acid reflux have all been denied as they are not related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, finding that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection on any basis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance, effective from September 26, 2005.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to insufficient information regarding herbicide exposure. The Veteran served in Thailand and was stationed at Udorn RTAFB, which is considered a Vietnam Era base.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, increased ratings for various disabilities, and entitlement to automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment. The issues are being remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension as a result of herbicide exposure in Vietnam. Service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's polyneuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities was not incurred or aggravated during active duty, is not proximately due to, the result of or aggravated by a service-connected disability, and its incurrence or aggravation during active duty may not be presumed. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including examinations to determine the etiology of his claimed disabilities and whether they are related to service, including exposure to radiation in service.

The Veteran is granted a separate 40 percent rating for urinary frequency secondary to diabetes mellitus, effective from the date of the decision. The other issues remain unresolved.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support a finding of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, as it was not present during service or due to any incident of service. The Veteran's current condition is considered unrelated to his service-connected right foot disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, and therefore cannot establish service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is rated at 20 percent, but the Board finds that it does not warrant a higher rating.,Diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right and left feet are each rated at 10 percent. The Board finds that they do not warrant increased ratings as the symptoms are no more than moderate in degree.