Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1151 for additional disability resulting from VA surgical treatment in January 1986, which allegedly caused deformity and neuropathy of his left middle finger. The case is being remanded to obtain medical records, informed consent documents, and a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus due to in-service herbicide exposure (Agent Orange) and secondary service-connected erectile dysfunction, diabetic neuropathy, and diabetic ulcers. The Veteran appealed this decision.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and a vocational assessment to determine the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his ability to work.

The Board is remanding the case to consider whether an extra-schedular rating for the Veteran's service-connected residuals of a left wrist fracture should be granted, taking into account his multiple disabilities including hypertension and left ulnar neuropathy. The VA must also obtain any relevant SSA records and post-service treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, and the Board finds that he is capable of sedentary labor.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for the issues of service connection for bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy and an increased rating for his back disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his left knee disability and low back injury with paravertebral myositis remain pending before the Board as less than the maximum benefit available was granted in a previous decision.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for diabetes mellitus, which may be related to elevated blood sugar levels prior to separation from active service. Further development including VA examination and obtaining medical records are required.,The Veteran's claims for service connection of radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, and erectile dysfunction remain pending before the Board as less than the maximum benefit available was granted in a previous decision. Further development including VA examination is required.,The Veteran's claims for service connection of peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities and erectile dysfunction are intertwined with his claim for diabetes mellitus. Further development including VA examination is required.,The Veteran's claims for service connection of radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, and erectile dysfunction remain pending before the Board as less than the maximum benefit available was granted in a previous decision. Further development including VA examination is required.

The Board finds that the Veteran's currently diagnosed B-cell CLL and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities are not related to his active duty service, including exposure to Agent Orange. The evidence does not establish a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of the appellant's claimed conditions, including whether they are related to his service in August 1976. The case will be remanded for further action.

The Board found that the reduction of the Veteran's disability rating from 40% to noncompensable was improper and restored his original 40% rating. The Veteran's right elbow disability is currently rated at 40% under Diagnostic Code 8516 for paralysis of the ulnar nerve.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for a bilateral knee condition. However, the Veteran's current knee and ankle conditions are not related to her active duty service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions and whether they are related to service. The claims will be remanded for further action.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II and bilateral peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple conditions, including cervical and thoracolumbar spine disorders, knee and ankle injuries, a muscle disorder, diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure, multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and an anxiety disorder. The claims are being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is rated at 20 percent. The issue of service connection for a skin disability has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection or entitlement to higher ratings.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for all issues on appeal prior to the Board issuing a final decision.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination and referral to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.