Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of both upper extremities is found to be secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a right lower extremity disability, including arthralgia, myxoid degeneration, and compressive neuropathy. The Board has determined that the current VA examination report is inadequate and remanded to provide a new one.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as the evidence did not show that his diabetes mellitus, hypertension with proteinuria (due to diabetic nephropathy), or other service-connected conditions required regulation of activities or insulin use. The Veteran was also found not to meet criteria for a higher rating based on complications.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities with bilateral Charcot deformities and degenerative joint disease of the ankles and feet result in the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, allowing him to be granted special monthly compensation based on this need.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further development, including obtaining his service personnel records and determining if he was exposed to herbicides. The effective date of any potential grant of service connection is not specified.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his back disability and associated radiculopathy, as well as hearing loss and tinnitus, prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation. Therefore, he is entitled to a TDIU rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral vascular disease of the bilateral lower extremities is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability. The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, which is higher than what he seeks.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, thoracolumbar spine disability, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy were denied. The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD was reopened based on new evidence, but the claim itself was not granted as his claimed in-service stressors could not be verified.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his tumors and peripheral neuropathies, as well as the need for VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple conditions, including Gulf War Syndrome, depression, neuropathy, radiculopathy, and various other symptoms. The issues are related to service connection for these conditions, with some seeking reopening of a previously denied claim for migraine headaches.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including left shoulder disability, peripheral neuropathy, PTSD, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The decision found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, right hand Dupuytren's contracture, and coronary artery disease (CAD) are not service-connected as they were not shown during active duty or within one year of discharge. The evidence does not establish a direct relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for herniated spinal discs, left foot neuropathy, and right foot neuropathy have been granted.

The appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant through his authorized representative.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as his disabilities are not related to his military service, including exposure to contaminants.

The Board found that the Veteran's upper extremity tremors and peripheral neuropathy were not related to service or to an incident of service origin, and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The Board is remanding the case for further development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling a VA examination, and addressing the timeliness of the NODs and new and material evidence issues.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including social phobia, anxiety disorder, agoraphobia with panic disorder, and depression, is found to be secondary to his service-connected residuals of stroke. His diabetes mellitus type II has been rated at 20 percent since November 23, 2004, and increased to 40 percent for the right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy on April 25, 2013. The left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy was also increased to 40 percent effective from that date.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling an EMG study and diabetes mellitus testing. The case will be readjudicated after the completion of these actions.