Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral pes planus, lumbar spine DDD, right and left lower extremity radiculopathy were denied. An earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for lumbar spine DDD was granted.

The Veteran's diabetes, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, amputation of the left leg, and peripheral neuropathy are all presumed to be related to his service in Thailand during the Vietnam War Era due to herbicide agent exposure.,The Board granted service connection for these conditions based on their presumptive association with herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral upper extremity diabetic neuropathy was first received on July 27, 2018. As no other claim is of record, an earlier effective date is not available.

The appeal for service connection and rating increases for various conditions, including erectile dysfunction, type II diabetes, kidney disease, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and PTSD, is dismissed. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD remains pending.

The Veteran's initial increased disability ratings for tinnitus, right knee strain, and left ankle neuropathy were denied. The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder and marijuana use was also denied an increase in rating.,Issues related to service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome, erectile dysfunction, and TDIU were remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new examination of his right knee disability.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including ischemic heart disease, lumbosacral strain, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, prevented him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II was granted.,Service connection is also granted for diabetic neuropathy of the left and right upper extremities as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy was not present in service or for many years thereafter, and it is not shown to be etiologically related to active service or a service-connected disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service. The Veteran's claim is based on his in-service exposure to herbicide agents, which are presumed due to his Vietnam service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension have been granted service connection. The bilateral retinopathy is secondary to the hypertension, chronic kidney disease with end stage renal disease is secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II, and dermatitis and eczema are presumed due to service.,Left upper extremity, right upper extremity, left lower extremity, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy have been denied as there was no evidence of a current diagnosis or functional impairment.

The Veteran's right foot fracture was denied a compensable rating, but service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity due to herbicide exposure during service was granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for cataracts, kidney condition, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran's service connection claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations. The issues include hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of various extremities, kidney condition, valvular heart disease, erectile dysfunction, cataracts, diabetes mellitus, GERD, stomach condition, asbestosis, ankle conditions, back disability, knee conditions, arthritis, right hip condition, and left hip condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy (secondary to diabetes mellitus) due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's conditions. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete development, and they will be reviewed again by the VA Regional Office.

The Veteran's right and left foot disabilities, including hammer toes, hallux valgus, onychomycosis, arthritis, and peripheral neuropathy, are granted as related to exposure to Agent Orange. The Veteran's right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is also granted.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for pulmonary nodules and kidney stones have been dismissed. The claims of service connection for neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, PVD of the right and left lower extremities, PTSD, and OSA are all granted on a presumptive basis due to herbicide agent exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings were dismissed. An effective date of August 14, 2017, was granted for a 20 percent rating for neuropathy of the left lower extremity, femoral nerve.

The Veteran's persistent depressive disorder was granted service connection as it is presumed to have been incurred during his active duty. The Board also found that the Veteran had other disabilities, including sleep apnea and recurrent rashes, which are not directly related to his service.