Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral hand disabilities were not incurred during or as a result of service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his military service. The other claims are not addressed as they were not adjudicated by the Board.

The Veteran's death was caused by arteriosclerotic coronary artery disease, which is service-connected. The appellant is recognized as the Veteran's surviving spouse and thus eligible for DIC benefits.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities has been fully resolved as their claim was granted in a March 2013 rating decision.

The Veteran's appeal of the claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral arthritis of the knees, bilateral foot condition, asthma, melanoma, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy involving all four extremities has been withdrawn.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity neuropathy or other neurologic symptoms of the extremities, claimed as secondary to her service-connected benign brain tumor, was denied. Her claims for increased evaluations for PTSD and residuals of a benign brain tumor were also denied.

The Veteran's death was not deemed to be service-connected, and the appellant did not apply for SDVI/RH insurance within two years of receiving notification of his VA rating. The Board found no evidence that the Veteran was mentally incompetent from a service-connected disability at any relevant point in time.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy of the lower or upper extremities, and therefore service connection cannot be granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, a skin disorder, diabetes mellitus, neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and atopic dermatitis have been granted. Service connection is established for these conditions based on their relationship to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's hepatitis C was found to be incurred in service, and he is granted service connection for this condition. The other claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetic neuropathy of the rib cage has not resulted in any symptoms or impairment during the pendency of the claim.,The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy involving each lower extremity is currently rated as moderate and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of his right and left elbow disabilities.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities is presumed to be related to his in-service exposure to Agent Orange. However, further examination and testing are needed to determine if this condition is causally or etiologically related to service.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to evaluate the Veteran's left forearm disability, and the case is being remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's arthritis, including rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, did not have its clinical onset during a period of active service and is not otherwise related to active duty service.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, specifically carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), did not have its clinical onset during a period of active service and is not otherwise related to active duty.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for VA examinations and the need to obtain medical records. The appellant's claims for service connection and increased rating are currently pending.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus is granted as service connected, and his peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities may be presumed to have been incurred in service due to herbicide exposure. His bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not service-connected.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including carcinoma of the prostate rated at higher than 40 percent, are of sufficient severity to render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation commensurate with his level of education and previous work experience.

The Board has remanded the case to the AOJ for further proceedings consistent with a Joint Motion for Partial Remand. The Veteran's claim is now pending and will be reconsidered.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to the request for withdrawal of the appeal.