Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, which is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, was denied as there is no current diagnosis and no evidence linking the condition to service or service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is being remanded for additional development, including new examinations and obtaining medical records.

The Veteran does not have a currently diagnosed foot disability that is attributable to active military service.

The Board has ordered a remand for the Veteran to be provided an examination as to the etiology of his neurological condition of the left upper extremity, specifically whether it is at least as likely as not that any current neurologic disability of the left upper extremity was caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus, type II was denied as the evidence did not show that his disability required insulin and a restricted diet with regulation of activities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The Board found that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the claims of bilateral hearing loss, pinched nerve in left shoulder and arm, skin disability other than vitiligo, tinnitus, CAD, CVD, bilateral eye disability, peripheral neuropathy, and PVD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hearing loss, tinnitus, lung nodules, and peripheral neuropathy are related to his service, with a presumption of exposure to Agent Orange. However, the skin cancer is not presumed due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities due to type 2 diabetes mellitus. The Veteran is required to provide authorization for VA to obtain private medical records from Drs. Maurice Kelley, Peter Mason, and the unnamed Florida provider who treated him with a device called 'Anodyne'.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral vascular disease and peripheral neuropathy are being remanded due to the need for additional notification, evidentiary development, and a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or etiology related to his military service. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity remains pending and will be addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and bilateral lower and upper extremity peripheral neuropathy are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostatitis, left arm neuropathy, and left leg neuropathy. The evidence did not establish a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder are found to be related to his service, allowing for service connection.,Peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity is determined to be secondary to diabetes mellitus type II. The Board finds all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.,Peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity is also determined to be secondary to diabetes mellitus type II. All reasonable doubt is resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and records to determine if the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is related to his military service or Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's combined evaluation for compensation is 40 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a TDIU as per VA regulations.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple conditions and exposures, with the majority of issues seeking service connection for various health problems. The Board has determined that a hearing is needed to address these claims.

The Board has determined that a medical opinion is needed regarding the Veteran's occupational limitations due to service-connected disabilities, and the case is being remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's TDIU was granted effective August 18, 2009, as he met the schedular criteria for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claimed peripheral neuropathy is not due to, or the result of, Agent Orange exposure or any other incident of service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding the Veteran's claims of service connection due to herbicide exposure, specifically in Thailand.