Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, finding that it is secondary to his service-connected thoracic and lumbar spine disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to June 30, 2006, for the grant of total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not submit a formal or informal claim for TDIU prior to June 30, 2006.

The Board has determined that further development of the evidence is required before the claims can be adjudicated. The Veteran's service connection claims for various disabilities are being remanded to the RO.

The Board found that the Veteran's chronic sinus disability did not manifest during his active duty service and denied service connection for this condition. The claim for left-sided neuropathy is being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus due to presumed exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities is denied as there is no current diagnosis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disorder, neck disorder, and peripheral neuropathy of right hand are not service-connected as they did not manifest during or within one year after his military service. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in service or due to any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to the appellant requesting withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to assess his employability due to service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and right median neuropathy. The case will be reconsidered after the additional evidence has been reviewed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is not related to service and does not have any current residuals of frostbite of the bilateral lower extremities. As such, service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The Veteran's nerve injury to the right leg is considered a direct result of his June 2007 VA surgical treatment, but it was not caused by any fault or error on the part of VA. The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and esophageal cancer are being remanded for additional VA examinations to determine if they are related to service exposure to herbicides. The Veteran also has a claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss which is also being remanded.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, finding that these conditions were not incurred in or related to active service.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for diabetes mellitus type II is denied as the evidence does not show that his condition requires regulation of activities due to diabetes.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been granted. The remaining claims will be remanded for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's claim for service connection and increased evaluations for peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities is being remanded due to insufficient evidence. A new VA examination will be conducted to clarify the extent and nature of his disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination to assess his PTSD severity and its impact on employment.

The Veteran's eczema was not incurred in service and the Board finds that there is no link between his current skin condition and military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for Parkinson's disease was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claim before a decision could be made.

The Veteran seeks service connection for diabetes mellitus Type II and a neurological disorder of the upper and lower extremities, to include peripheral neuropathy and/or chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. The case is being remanded due to insufficient development regarding herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his failure to appear for a scheduled hearing. The case will be returned to the RO for further development.