Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including following the directives of 38 C.F.R. � 3.311 and obtaining a VA examination to fully address the remaining theories of entitlement.

The Veteran's claim for an automobile and adaptive equipment, or for adaptive equipment only, is denied as the evidence does not show that he has service-connected disabilities manifested by loss of use of one or both feet; loss or permanent loss of use of one or both hands; permanent impairment of vision of both eyes with central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye; or ankylosis of the hips or knees.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the inadequacy of a previous VA examination and the need for an updated opinion considering all service-connected disabilities, including non-service-connected conditions. The examiner must also provide examples of employment the Veteran would be qualified for with his current level of disability.

The Board finds that the Veteran's chronic low back disability, including peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and paraplegia, was not caused or aggravated by service-connected conditions. The current symptoms are not linked to service.

The Veteran seeks service connection for peripheral neuropathy, including as due to Agent Orange exposure. The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the claim can be decided.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy or left knee disability, and these conditions are not related to service. The claims for service connection for both conditions are denied.

The Veteran's cause of death was due to pancreatic and colon cancer, which were not service-connected. The appellant did not meet the criteria for DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before a decision may be rendered on the Veteran's claims for service connection.

The Veteran is entitled to an effective date of February 2, 2010 for the assignment of a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities as it was factually ascertainable that he was unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment at that time.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted TDIU.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of bilateral upper and lower extremities have been withdrawn. The remaining issues, including PTSD and TDIU, will be remanded for further development.

The Veteran's right median nerve neuropathy with motor and sensory dysfunction is currently rated at 40 percent, effective September 25, 2007. The RO granted a compensable evaluation for scars of the right forearm and wrist.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, and neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to service or any specific exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and bilateral neuropathy of the lower extremities have been denied as there is no evidence of these conditions during or within one year after service. The Veteran did not serve in Vietnam and was not exposed to herbicides.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development and consideration of the evidence submitted since the May 2012 statement of the case.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and providing assistance in reopening a previously denied claim of service connection for a left ankle disorder.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for service connection for depression and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities. The Board has remanded these issues due to their inextricability with each other.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for B-cell lymphoma and peripheral neuropathy of the feet, finding that there was no evidence to support a direct link between these conditions and his military service. The appeal is not about exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity is currently rated at 60 percent, effective June 20, 2005. The Board finds that this rating adequately reflects his current level of disability.

The Board has granted service connection for neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities and Hepatitis C, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with alcohol dependence. Service connection for a left knee disability was denied due to lack of evidence showing it was incurred in or aggravated by service.