Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. Service connection for Charcot Marie Tooth disease is denied due to it not being a compensable disability under VA law and there being no evidence of aggravation in service. The appeal regarding the increased evaluation for low back strain was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating or an earlier effective date.

The Board found that the preponderance of evidence is against finding service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and malignant melanoma.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer with residual urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy, and hypertension all due to herbicide exposure during service. The evidence did not support a finding of such exposure.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted and assigned an initial evaluation of 30 percent, which was increased to 50 percent effective the date of service connection. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is rated at 40 percent disabling with separate ratings for peripheral neuropathy in both upper and lower extremities as well as erectile dysfunction. The low back disability is rated at 20 percent.

The Board finds that the Veteran's fast pulse rate and cardiac arrhythmia are etiologically related to his service-connected hypertension. The preponderance of evidence does not support a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension, but erectile dysfunction is found to be present.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and maintaining some form of substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further development of his claims, including a VA examination and adjudication of intertwined issues. The TDIU claim will be reconsidered based on all evidence.

The Veteran's combined disability evaluation is 70 percent, and he does not meet the criteria for a total rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his recently connected right shoulder condition and hearing loss, make it at least as likely as not that he is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of both legs is related to his service, including exposure to Agent Orange. The examiner will also assess whether there are other causes for the condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, restless leg syndrome, and osteoporosis. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a secondary service connection theory for these conditions.

The Veteran's right foot peripheral neuropathy is service connected and rated at 30 percent.,The Veteran's migraines are rated at 30 percent, with attacks occurring every four to six weeks.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his diabetes mellitus disability and associated complications. Additionally, he must be provided with a Statement of the Case regarding service connection for an antiplatelet condition (swollen legs) and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, as well as his erectile dysfunction are related to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.,The Veteran has been diagnosed with PTSD due to a verified event during active service.

The Veteran's claims for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, loss of sense of taste, DJD of the upper and lower back, and bone spurs of the shoulders have been denied as there is no evidence to support a direct service connection.,Specifically, the Veteran has not been diagnosed with these conditions. The medical evidence does not show any association between his current disabilities and his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disorder, low back disorder, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities as secondary to his service-connected shell fragment wound of the left thigh. The RO should schedule the Veteran for VA examinations to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities and service connection for prostate disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and depression) were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for either upper extremity, as it only demonstrated mild neurologic symptoms.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, finding no evidence of a chronic disease or symptoms attributable to herbicide exposure within two years of discharge from service.