Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the claim of service connection for hemorrhoids, denied all other claims.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, residuals of a stroke, and hypertension. The remaining issues have been withdrawn by the appellant.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have been found to preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and he is granted a TDIU effective September 5, 2007.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the etiology of his diagnosed PVD, peripheral neuropathy, bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The VA will obtain relevant medical records, provide supplemental opinions regarding service connection and exposure, and consider the Veteran's credible history of post-service noise protection use.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, retinopathy, hypertension, edema of the legs and feet, renal failure, neuropathy of the lower extremities, and neuropathy of the upper extremities have all been denied. The appeals are based on secondary service connection claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to allow for further development of his claims, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling a VA examination, and determining the etiology of his acquired psychiatric disorder, right knee and shoulder disabilities, and right hand neuropathy.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the nature and etiology of his multiple myeloma, respiratory disability, bilateral upper and lower extremity neuropathy.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Baptist Medical Center Hospital from September 25-29, 2009 were denied as the emergency treatment was not provided in a hospital emergency department or similar facility providing emergency care.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to determine which nerves are affected and reassess his current symptomatology.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus type II with nephropathy, have been linked to several of his current conditions. The Board has granted secondary service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of a valid claim prior to March 2004, and thus no CUE was found in the August 2004 rating decision.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal in writing.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and thus secondary service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities necessitate the need for regular aid and attendance, as he requires assistance with daily activities such as feeding himself, keeping himself clean, and protecting himself from environmental hazards.

The Veteran was granted higher initial ratings for his right and left upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy from May 18, 2009 to April 2, 2015.,Higher initial ratings were not granted for the Veteran's right and left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining an adequate medical examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment from April 30, 2008 to July 30, 2013.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus type II was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on frequency of hospitalizations or visits to diabetic care providers. His service-connected carpal tunnel syndrome, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction were also considered in determining the appropriate disability rating.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetic neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities have been granted, with a rating of 20 percent each.