Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to the need to obtain social security records and translate foreign language documents.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of chronic inflammatory demyelinating peripheral neuropathy with loss of use of both feet was granted, and the effective date is set at June 30, 2005.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy due to exposure to Agent Orange are denied as there is no evidence of herbicide exposure during his service in Thailand.

The Board has granted initial ratings of 20 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, claimed as due to herbicide exposure during active service, was denied. The Board found no evidence of actual herbicide exposure and the Veteran did not serve in Vietnam or its inland waterways.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II is found to be the cause of his peripheral neuropathy of the left heel. Since August 7, 2015, he meets the criteria for a TDIU based on his combined rating.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for diabetes mellitus and did not find any other issues warranting a higher initial rating or service connection.

The Veteran's right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy have been rated at the maximum 60 percent disability level.,The Veteran's left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy has been rated at the moderate 20 percent disability level.

The evidence does not support a finding of severe or complete paralysis of the ulnar nerve, and therefore, the Veteran's claim for an increased rating is denied.

The Veteran's neurological impairment associated with his fractured right tibia and fibula is rated as moderate incomplete paralysis of the superficial peroneal nerve, warranting a 10% rating.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, which he claims are secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches is denied as there is no evidence of a headache disorder during the pendency of his claim. The claims for increased ratings and service connection for other conditions are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right lower extremity/sciatic neuropathy, to include as secondary to his service-connected L-1 vertebra compression fracture, has been denied. The Board found no current disability of the right leg and that the evidence does not support a finding of neuropathy.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of both legs is related to his service, specifically his exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. The claims are granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the Board is dismissing his appeal for a higher initial rating for diabetes mellitus, type II, with peripheral neuropathy of the feet.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities and hypertension. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a finding that these conditions were related to military service or any other compensable degree within one year of discharge.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and determined that new and material evidence has been received. The Veteran is not entitled to a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II, 30 percent for diabetic nephropathy, or initial ratings in excess of 30 percent for right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy with carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Veteran's initial higher ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities have been granted.,A compensable initial rating for erectile dysfunction has also been granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including type II diabetes mellitus with hypertension and bilateral knee condition, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted his claim for total disability rating based on individual unemployability.