Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for medical examinations to address his claims of service connection for various conditions. The issues remain in a state of pending resolution.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities have been granted. However, his claim for service connection for an abdominal hernia has not been granted.

The Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II, has been granted. The claim for PTSD remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence of record to decide whether a TDIU is warranted.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's claim for service connection for neurological disability manifested by numbness, to include polyneuropathy, claimed as due to cold weather exposure. The Veteran is requested to provide any additional evidence pertinent to his claim.

The Veteran's left and right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy are rated at 10% each from June 19, 2007 to February 20, 2013. The rating is granted for the entire period on appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities, as further development is needed to assess the combined effects of all service-connected disabilities on employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete records and need for updated examinations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and to attempt to obtain private treatment records. The claims for increased ratings, service connection, and other issues are pending.

The Board has granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chronic kidney disease and diabetic neuropathy. The Veteran is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining an addendum or new medical opinion regarding the Veteran's right knee and bilateral foot disabilities.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities is not considered to be due to carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment or similar instance of fault on the part of VA. The Board found that the treatment provided by VA was within the standard of care.

The Veteran's claimed peripheral neuropathy of the hands was not found to be related to his service, including presumed exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. The Board denied service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is found to be related to his service, including herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy and hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.,Service connection was denied for right ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is etiologically related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type 2. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the face and upper and lower extremities has been granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and residuals of an optic nerve stroke are being remanded due to outdated medical evidence.

The Board found no evidence of a cervical spine disability or peripheral neuropathy in service, and the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities is currently rated at 20 percent each, effective October 23, 2012. The Veteran does not meet criteria for a higher rating based on additional symptoms or progression.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining records of the Veteran's treatment at VA outpatient clinics in Las Vegas and Reno. The appeal is pending until these records are obtained.