Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the etiology of his current foot disability.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, finding no objective evidence of such condition and concluding that it is not related to diabetes mellitus. The claim was also denied on a secondary basis as there was insufficient evidence linking the symptoms to the Veteran's diabetes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral foot disorders, including peripheral neuropathy and plantar fasciitis, are not related to his military service or a service-connected disability. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including frequent headaches, neuropathy in the lower extremities, and retinopathy, make him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board grants a TDIU based on these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further development and consideration of his exposure to herbicides during service, as well as additional VA medical records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional medical examinations and opinions to determine the relationship between his current hearing loss, tinnitus, bladder carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma of the anus, and peripheral neuropathy with exposure to herbicides in service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a neurological disability, to include peripheral neuropathy, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of his assertions regarding in-service symptoms.

The Veteran's service-connected low back disability is found to be the primary cause of several secondary conditions, including sciatica, neuropathy of the feet and hands, decreased circulation in the feet and hands, restless leg syndrome, and a bilateral hip disability. The scars from his spine surgery are also recognized as related to this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease is granted, and his peripheral neuropathy of the upper left, right, lower right, and lower left extremities are all rated at their maximum allowable levels.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining or maintaining any form of substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for ulnar neuropathy and paresthesia of the right hand was denied as his symptoms did not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to June 26, 2008 or in excess of 30 percent from that date.

The Veteran's claims for carpal tunnel syndrome of the left wrist and hand, as well as peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, were denied. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions are directly related to service or secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of any condition related to his service, and therefore, the claims for service connection are denied.

The Board has determined that the evidence is at an approximate balance and grants service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, finding it incurred in service.

The Board has determined that the severance of service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and entitlement to special monthly compensation is denied due to clear and unmistakable error in granting these conditions based on presumed exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has interfered with his employability, preventing him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that the criteria for a TDIU have been met.

The Veteran's claims for residuals of frostbite and acquired psychiatric disorder were partially granted. The claim for residuals of frostbite was denied, while the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder (specifically anxiety/depression) was granted.