Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for shrapnel wounds to the right buttock and leg, but denied service connection for a neck disability and peripheral neuropathy. The Veteran's claim for TDIU was withdrawn by him.

The Veteran's left leg radiculopathy is due to his service-connected lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, and therefore service connection for this condition has been granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including a VA examination and review of medical records.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, finding that it is related to a cold injury sustained during service. The claim was previously denied in March 2007 due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities is caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding no evidence of such conditions within one year after the Veteran's last presumed in-service exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for a bilateral eye condition, residuals of a stroke, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and a right hernia have been withdrawn by the appellant.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection, finding that his conditions did not warrant higher ratings or additional benefits.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of hepatitis C, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities (carpal tunnel syndrome), or peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities. As such, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and his other service-connected conditions do not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims, including obtaining relevant medical records and providing a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a videoconference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO in Boston. The issues of entitlement to increased evaluations for sciatic neuropathy and radiculopathy are pending.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination and providing the Veteran with an addendum medical statement on his claimed conditions. The Veteran's claims will be readjudicated following this development.

The Veteran's PTSD warrants a staged rating of 50 percent prior to January 12, 2012, and 70 percent from that date.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete development of records and an addendum opinion from the VA otolaryngologist and audiologist.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions render him in need of regular aid and attendance, with the exception of his diabetic neuropathy which does not require it.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current hip, back, hearing loss, tinnitus, headache, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, or left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy disability for which service connection can be granted. The claims are therefore denied.

The Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance due to his disabilities has been established, allowing him to receive special monthly pension.

The Veteran's bilateral hammertoe disability is currently rated at 10 percent, effective October 15, 2007. The claim for an earlier effective date has been granted.

The Veteran seeks service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, including as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The Board finds that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions and treatment records.