Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for automobile and adaptive equipment or adaptive equipment only has been granted due to the loss of use of at least one foot as a result of service-connected disabilities. The issue of reopening the sterility claim is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities was denied as there is no evidence of a disease or injury during service, and no chronic symptoms since service. The Board found that the Veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy, and his assertions of continuous post-service symptoms are inconsistent with his own previously reported histories.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a personal hearing and readjudication of his claims.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity is rated at 40 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available. The Board also granted a TDIU rating effective from August 29, 2007.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral leg disability, including Buerger's disease and peripheral neuropathy, was not incurred in or aggravated by service. The claim is denied.

The Veteran's right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathies are currently rated as mild, warranting a 10 percent disability rating under the applicable diagnostic codes. The Board finds no evidence of more severe impairment that would justify an increased rating.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy, diabetes mellitus, and residuals of mouth trauma. The claim for a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss is referred to the RO for further action.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity.,Additional development is required to address the remaining issues on appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral lower extremity neuropathy is not caused or permanently worsened by his service-connected paralumbar soft tissue scar, and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have peripheral neuropathy incurred or aggravated by service, including due to herbicide exposure. The claim for secondary service connection based on diabetes mellitus is also denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for a hernia and cervical disc disease, brachial plexus neuropathy, and right bicipital tendonitis. As such, these claims are now reopened.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to an outstanding request for a videoconference hearing. The case will be returned to the Board after the hearing.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in the loss or permanent loss of use of one or both feet, as determined by a VA examination. The case is REMANDED for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including determining the appropriate diagnostic codes for his fibromyalgia manifestations and considering if combining separate ratings would provide a higher evaluation than the current 40 percent rating.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy of bilateral upper extremities. The issues are being returned for further development.

The Board is remanding the claims for service connection due to incomplete information regarding the Veteran's periods of active duty and inactive duty training, as well as potential SSA records that may be relevant. The VA will obtain these records and schedule a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the low back disorder.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities is not service connected, as there is no evidence that it was incurred during his military service or due to Agent Orange exposure. The Board found that the condition did not manifest within one year after separation from service and does not stem from any other diagnosed condition.

The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity is rated at 20 percent, and his right lower extremity with 5th toe contracture is also rated at 20 percent.,Both conditions are currently rated as moderate incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve.

The Board has remanded the case to determine if the Veteran served in Vietnam during ACDUTRA and, if so, whether his diabetes mellitus is related to that service.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, prostate disability, spleen disability, liver disability, and peripheral neuropathy based on the lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or any presumptive exposure to herbicides.