Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities is granted as service connected due to exposure to herbicide agents, with a rating of 100% effective from the date of the decision.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy affecting the sciatic and femoral nerves has been granted increased ratings of 40 percent for the left lower extremity and 30 percent for the right lower extremity, both effective from September 20, 2017.

The Veteran's cervical spine disorder and bilateral upper extremity neuropathy are granted service connection, with the latter being secondary to his cervical disorder. A TDIU is also granted beginning May 1, 2019.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral lower extremity neurological disorder, finding that the appellant's symptoms did not result from injury incurred or aggravated during her period of active duty training.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's GERD claim. The Veteran is not service connected for DM, bilateral upper neuropathy, or diabetic retinopathy, and there is no secondary service connection established.

The Board has found the VA examinations and medical opinions for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy inadequate, necessitating further development. The claims are remanded to determine if the Veteran has a current diagnosis of diabetes or had one during the appeal period.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from obtaining and maintaining a substantially gainful occupation throughout the current appeal period, starting on September 29, 2017.

The Veteran's right lower extremity diabetic sciatic neuropathy is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has remanded to determine if a higher rating is warranted.,An effective date prior to July 30, 2018, for special monthly compensation based on housebound criteria remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions on whether the Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus aggravated his left foot neuropathy. The case is being returned for an addendum opinion addressing this issue.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities cause him to require the aid and attendance of another person, which grants special monthly compensation for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, obstructive sleep apnea, allergic rhinitis/sinusitis (claimed as allergies and allergy/sinusitis), and tinnitus are being remanded due to new evidence received since previous decisions.,The Board finds that new and material evidence has been received sufficient to reopen his previously denied claims for service connection for hypertension and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to incomplete employment and income information provided by the Veteran. The Board requests clarification on his employment history and earnings since June 30, 2010.

The Board has determined that there was not substantial compliance with the previous remand directives regarding the service connection claims for chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy of the bilateral lower and upper extremities. The Veteran is being asked to undergo another VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine. The other claims, including those related to left and right lower extremity neuropathy, are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to address whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, diabetic neuropathy, or obesity caused his obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetic neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities have been remanded due to insufficient detail in the VA examination reports. The Board will reassess these claims based on the current evidence.

The Board denied service connection for a throat disorder and an initial disability rating higher than 10 percent for hypertension. The Veteran's prostate disorder, diabetic nephropathy with hypertension, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy were remanded.,The Veteran was granted service connection for his prostate disorder but denied an increased disability rating for hypertension. His diabetes mellitus with diabetic retinopathy and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy were also remanded.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, finding that it did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection due to exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy and ruptured neutrophilic folliculitis require further examination to determine their current severity, and service connection for the folliculitis is remanded due to a lack of an opinion on its etiology.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for neuropathy of his right and left lower and upper extremities, finding no current disability related to active service.