Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is presumed to be related to his service in Vietnam. The Board granted service connection for this condition and assigned a 60% disability rating. Service connection was also granted for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities based on presumptive exposure to herbicides. The Veteran meets the criteria for a TDIU due to his combined disability rating.

The VA determined that the appellant's service-connected disabilities do not require regular aid and attendance, as he is able to perform most daily activities without assistance.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity and degenerative joint disease of the right ankle were denied. The Veteran was not granted any new evaluations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and a rating in excess of 20 percent for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine. The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is currently rated as 20 percent disabling.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation prior to March 4, 2009.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his symptoms, including peripheral neuropathy in both upper and lower extremities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities warrants a disability rating no higher than 10 percent in each case, as there is no evidence of more severe impairment.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for diabetes mellitus, type II was denied as the disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's back condition is service-connected.,Glaucoma was not incurred in or aggravated by military service.

The Board has determined that the severance of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities was improper, and restored service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the addition of relevant, non-duplicative evidence and the need for additional VA examination. The claim will be reconsidered based on this new information.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including an examination to determine if the Veteran's current peripheral neuropathy is related to a cold weather injury during service. The issue of service connection remains on appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right hand and left hand as secondary to service-connected PTSD with secondary alcohol dependence.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claims for service connection for hypertension, bilateral upper extremity neuropathy, and supraventricular tachycardia secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the issues of increased ratings for ulnar neuropathy and osteoarthritis of the right upper extremity due to additional development needed, including obtaining private treatment records.

The Veteran's left leg tibia and fibula disability is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board has determined that a higher rating of 20 percent is warranted based on moderately severe incomplete paralysis.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and clarification of his disability levels.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and a VA medical nexus opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral hand condition.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, and erectile dysfunction effective June 12, 2006. The Veteran's spouse requested earlier effective dates, but these were denied as there was no formal or informal claim prior to June 12, 2006.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have residuals of a broken neck, left leg numbness, insomnia, left and right elbow disorders, neuropathy of the left and right hands, or a thoracolumbar spine disorder that are related to his active service.