Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records review. The issues of an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU are inextricably intertwined.

The Veteran's neuropathy of the left upper extremity is related to his service-connected left shoulder dislocation associated with status post left shoulder dislocation with degenerative joint disease, and not directly attributable to service.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the failure to issue a Statement of the Case for the issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the extremities, and prostate disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and arranging for a new VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected diabetic neuropathy in both lower extremities.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for the grant of service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities are denied. The effective date is set at April 25, 2006.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for peripheral neuropathy, PTSD, and swollen prostate are being remanded due to the inadequacy of a previous VA examination. The Veteran will be scheduled for a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's current left arm disorders are not related to his active military service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities is currently rated at 20 percent, which reflects moderate incomplete paralysis. The appeal for higher ratings has been denied.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the pending claims for service connection and increased rating, as well as new evidence received since the last SSOC. The AOJ will arrange for a VA examination to assess the functional effects of his service-connected disabilities on employment.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, bilateral upper extremity neuropathy, and hypertension have been granted service connection on a secondary basis due to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type 2.

The Veteran's appeal as to the issue of entitlement to a higher initial rating for PTSD has been withdrawn. The Veteran expressed his satisfaction with the decision issued in connection with his appeal and requested that his appeal be withdrawn.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to the Veteran's request for a videoconference hearing.

The Veteran's service-connected PN of the right lower extremity is currently rated at 20 percent effective from February 13, 2015. The remaining conditions are not rated higher.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for issuance of a Statement of the Case (SOC) regarding all service connection claims.

The Veteran's pes planus, left foot has been rated as 10 percent since May 2, 2013. The Board finds that the evidence supports a compensable rating for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his request for a Board video-conference hearing. His claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus, type II, with complications of bilateral cataracts, diabetic nephropathy, and peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity to include residuals of CVA remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including new examinations and the obtaining of additional medical records.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including new examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and occupational background, warranting a TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities were denied. The claim for service connection for alcohol use disorder, secondary to PTSD was also denied.