Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral lower extremity polyneuropathy, finding that the appellant's exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam is a contributing factor to his current condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and tinnitus have been granted. Diabetes mellitus is presumed to be related to herbicide exposure in Thailand under the PACT Act. Tinnitus is presumed to be related to noise exposure during military service.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical injury/condition, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right ankle ligament sprain, and sleep disorder (sleep apnea).,Service connection is also granted for the Veteran's sleep disorder, diagnosed as chronic sleep impairment and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's service connection claim for hypertension was granted. The claims for fibromyalgia, headaches, and chronic fatigue were dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of these appeals. The LLE and RLE neuropathy claims are remanded.

The Board has found a duty to assist error occurred and remands the case for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's diagnosed right ulnar neuropathy is etiologically related to his active service, including conceded in-service exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's right foot disability, including arthritis, osteoporosis, foot drop, neuropathy, difficult gait, and tinea pedis, was incurred during service and continues to this day.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment since December 6, 2012. An earlier effective date of December 6, 2012, for the TDIU and DEA benefits is granted.

The Veteran's right upper extremity carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel syndrome with polyneuropathy was rated at 40 percent from October 22, 2018 to January 13, 2020. The Board denied an increased rating greater than 40 percent for the period prior to January 13, 2020.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's ulnar neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities prior to January 14, 2016 was not shown to have manifested in more than mild incomplete paralysis. Therefore, initial disability ratings in excess of 10 percent are denied.

The Veteran's TDIU from April 1, 2020 is denied as the evidence does not show that his service-connected disabilities prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Parkinson's disease and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diagnosed hypertension is related to his service-connected adjustment disorder with anxiety and tinnitus, and thus grants service connection for hypertension.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for COPD, LLE neuropathy, and RLE neuropathy due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's COPD is not presumed or directly linked to his military service, including exposure to burn pits.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including myoclonus including Parkinson's disease and several associated neurological impairments, require regular aid and attendance of another person. The Board has granted entitlement to SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for right median neuropathy was denied. A separate rating of 10 percent, but no higher, for right wrist arthritis was granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for plantar fasciitis and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions and the need to obtain relevant VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for erectile dysfunction was granted effective March 17, 2016.,The Veteran's claim for lumbar spine disability was denied prior to September 28, 2017.,The Veteran's claim for left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and radiculopathy was denied prior to February 23, 2016.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both the right and left lower extremities, finding that it is at least as likely as not caused by or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected hypertension.