Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's DM type II has been rated at 20 percent, and the RO granted separate compensable ratings for diabetic neuropathy of both upper extremities. The RO also granted a 10 percent rating for diabetic neuropathy of the right lower extremity and denied an increased rating for diabetic neuropathy of the left lower extremity.

The Veteran is seeking to establish service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both upper extremities, which he contends is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The Board has determined that additional development is needed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for a new VA examination. The issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II or compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 are inextricably intertwined with the erectile dysfunction and peripheral neuropathy claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a grant of service connection for hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, or hyperlipidemia.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have service connection for cataracts, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, or peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities as they are not related to his active duty.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance of another person is granted as of September 22, 2011. The SMC will be at the aid and attendance rate due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been presented to reopen the claim for service connection of diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's claims for service connection of neuropathy of the upper extremities, neuropathy of the lower extremities, and retinopathy were also denied as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, and a stroke were denied. The Veteran does not have current peripheral neuropathy or a stroke.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the issues related to recurring cysts behind ears and neck, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right upper and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right eye disability, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted service connection for adjustment disorder with depression, secondary to the Veteran's service-connected residuals of cold injury to the left and right feet. The claim for service connection for residuals of a cold weather injury to bilateral upper extremity is denied as there is no evidence that these conditions are related to in-service cold exposure.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected peripheral neuropathy of all extremities were denied. The effective date remains July 14, 2011.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding the initial rating for left hip arthritis and the increased rating for left hip neuropathy. As a result, these claims are dismissed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, headaches, sleep apnea, carpal tunnel syndromes, hemiplegia, polyneuropathy, and cerebrovascular disease. The decision is based on a lack of current disability as defined by VA standards.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has ordered a new examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus and service connection for erectile dysfunction. The case is being remanded due to incomplete records and need for further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine if his service-connected disabilities result in loss of use of one or both hands, which could potentially trigger entitlement to higher SMC rates. The current evidence does not meet the criteria for SMC(m) or SMC(n).

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, type II, bilateral cataracts, diabetic nephropathy with hypertension, peripheral vascular disease of the left and right lower extremities, and peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of her service-connected neurological disorder of the right upper extremity, including carpal tunnel syndrome and ulnar nerve neuropathy. The Veteran testified that she sometimes feels better without her right hand.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions, including whether they are related to service or a service-connected disability.