Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the relationship between his service-connected plantar callosities and other diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities are granted as service connected. The Board found that his current diagnoses were due to his military service exposure.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities as secondary to herbicide exposure (Agent Orange) due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between the condition and service.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claimed disabilities, including peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, right hip disability, bilateral knee disabilities, and lower back disability, are not related to his active service. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's diabetes and bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities are currently rated at 20 percent each, which is the maximum schedular rating available under VA's rating criteria. The Board finds no evidence to support a higher rating for either condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, warranting a TDIU rating.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and VA vocational rehabilitation records. A VA examination will also be conducted to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Veteran is found to be unemployable due to service-connected disabilities, specifically PTSD and diabetes mellitus. The Board grants a TDIU for the entire appellate period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for back, neck, lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, brain aneurysm, and soft tissue deterioration/sarcoma have been denied. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities or a nexus to service.

The Veteran's partial left peroneal nerve neuropathy is shown to have most nearly approximated complete paralysis of the left external popliteal nerve, warranting a 40 percent rating.

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

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral Charcot joints, bilateral foot drop, peripheral neuropathy, hypertension, and cataracts, are denied as they cannot be presumed to have been incurred in or aggravated by his military service due to lack of exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity has been rated at 50% since July 14, 2008. The left upper extremity was rated at 40% during this period.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and associated peripheral neuropathy were previously denied, but the RO has since granted separate 10 percent ratings for each upper and lower extremity.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if any current neurological disabilities of the Veteran's face and bilateral hands are related to his military service or caused by in-service disease, event, or injury.

The Board has granted a disability rating of 40 percent for service-connected diabetes mellitus, effective from June 17, 2013. The Veteran's DM now requires insulin, a restricted diet, and regulation of activities.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess his employability given his service-connected disabilities, and for obtaining any outstanding medical records.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and VA treatment records. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Veteran's service-connected polyneuropathy of the right upper extremity is rated at 20 percent, but an increased rating to 40 percent is granted.,The Veteran's service-connected polyneuropathy of the left upper extremity is rated at 20 percent, but an increased rating to 30 percent is granted.,The Veteran's service-connected polyneuropathy of the right lower extremity is rated at 20 percent, but an increased rating to 40 percent is granted.,The Veteran's service-connected polyneuropathy of the left lower extremity is rated at 20 percent, but an increased rating to 40 percent is granted.