Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities were granted.,The issue of whether new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension was remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 and its associated peripheral neuropathy is being remanded due to the need for further development regarding exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam and Thailand.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his attorney prior to the Board's decision.

The Board found no evidence of service connection for the claimed conditions, including diabetes mellitus and peripheral vascular disease. The Veteran's conditions are not presumed to be related to herbicide exposure or any other service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disability and lower extremity disabilities, including peripheral neuropathy and radiculopathy, were not incurred or aggravated by military service. The claims are therefore denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left hip disability and neurological disability were not incurred or aggravated by service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities is not service-connected due to lack of evidence showing it was incurred or aggravated during his military service. His claims for increased ratings for fatigue and fever and chills are denied as he failed to report for VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and scheduling a DRO hearing. The issues of service connection for headaches, peripheral neuropathy of the left leg, and TDIU are also being addressed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, in conjunction with his education/training and work experience, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities are being remanded due to a need for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and arranging for a VA examination.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher evaluation for diabetes and SMC based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status are being remanded to allow for additional development of the claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to determine if he was exposed to herbicides during service and whether his claimed conditions are related to such exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including left ear hearing loss, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, skin disability, bladder disability, kidney disability, liver disability, headaches, hypertension, and GERD. The decision did not address any presumptive exposure to herbicides or other specific exposures.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the etiology of her claimed conditions. The issue of service connection for PTSD will also be remanded as she has submitted a notice of disagreement on this matter.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen his claims. The appeals were based on direct service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have diabetes mellitus, type II or peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's neurological disorder is found to be proximately due to or the result of his service-connected lumbar spine disability. He was granted a separate rating for removal of semilunar cartilage from March 27, 2008.

The Veteran's service connection claim for peripheral neuropathy of both feet, linked to exposure to Agent Orange during his Vietnam-era service, is denied as there is no evidence linking the current condition to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connected disabilities, including residuals of a low back injury with degenerative changes of the lumbar spine and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. As such, the claim for TDIU on an extraschedular basis is granted.