Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran is seeking earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection and TDIU. The Board has determined that these claims are inextricably intertwined with his pending service connection claims.

The Veteran's degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine is rated at 60 percent, and his neuropathy of both lower extremities are each rated at 20 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain medical records and determine the etiology of his claimed peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of sciatic neuropathy, back muscle spasm, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, decreased libido, or penile deformity. The evidence does not support service connection for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for further medical examinations.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling a VA examination, and determining if the service-connected disabilities render him unable to engage in substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are denied as there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between his current conditions and service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the failure to report for a VA examination and lack of recent medical records. The case will be reviewed again after obtaining these documents.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his inability to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back and right lower extremity disabilities are not related to his service-connected bilateral inguinal hernia.,An evaluation in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's bilateral inguinal hernia is denied.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected diabetes mellitus is being remanded due to the need for clarification regarding whether he has any complications from his diabetes, such as cardiovascular disease and renal disease.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to a lack of recent VA examinations for his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus, and diabetic neuropathy. The RO must verify the Veteran's current address and schedule him for new VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, as well as a higher rating for traumatic arthritis of the left knee, were granted. The claim for service connection for an eye disability was denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, right and left upper extremities due to pending issues not being properly addressed in the previous decision. The TDIU claim is also considered as it may be impacted by the outcome of these service connection claims.

The Veteran's residuals of a cold injury, including peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, are found to be related to service.,The Veteran's right hand and arm disability is found to be related to service.,The Veteran's cervical spine disorder is found to be related to service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is presumed to be related to herbicide exposure. However, there is no evidence of current peripheral neuropathy in the bilateral lower extremities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities is not related to service, and therefore denied his claim.

The Veteran's death was determined to be caused by his service-connected disabilities, specifically depression resulting from his diabetes and other conditions. The claim for DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 is dismissed as the cause of death claim has been granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA outpatient treatment records and a neurological examination to assess the extent of his service-connected post-operative left inguinal hernia.

The Veteran's multiple service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and right foot conditions, prevent him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that he meets the criteria for a TDIU.