Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for diabetes, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy, colon polyps, and enlarged prostate were denied as there is no evidence of herbicide exposure in service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities is not service-connected, as it was not incurred or aggravated by his active service and is not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at the highest available rating of 70 percent since January 31, 2012. The effective date for this rating is set to that day.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to assess the severity of his service-connected bilateral peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be as likely as not related to his active service, and the Board grants service connection for tinnitus. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities is remanded due to a lack of a Statement of the Case.

The Board found that the Veteran's hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy were not incurred in or aggravated by his active service. The VA examinations did not support a finding of current disabilities for these conditions.

The Board finds that the Veteran's left superficial radial sensory neuropathy is a result of carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment or similar instance of fault on VA's part in furnishing medical care during the March 24, 2005, aortogram. The resulting complications necessitated additional treatment and ultimately led to the Veteran's current condition.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for recognition as the surviving spouse of the Veteran, for the purpose of substitution or obtaining accrued benefits.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar degenerative disc disease, finding that the Veteran's current back disability resulted from an in-service injury. The issue of left ulnar neuropathy is remanded due to inadequate VA opinion regarding presumed Agent Orange exposure.

The Board found that the Veteran's residuals of a stroke do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating on and after December 1, 2006.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were denied as the Board found no evidence of a nexus between his claimed conditions and his active service.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing the Veteran with an examination to determine if his current eye conditions and peripheral neuropathy are related to service.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding its relationship to his service, specifically exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities is found to be etiologically related to active duty service and exposure to herbicides. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was granted, as his service-connected diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities rendered him unemployable.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining clarifying opinions from VA examiners regarding the Veteran's bilateral foot disorders and their relationship to service-connected pes planus.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and peripheral neuropathy of both hands and feet are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and clarification of medical diagnoses.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, but dismissed the claim of service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the AOJ for additional development, including VA examinations and obtaining outstanding medical records. The claims on appeal are seeking higher disability ratings for peripheral neuropathy affecting the right lower extremity, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, and left knee degenerative joint disease.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and evaluation of his disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records.