Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation since January 12, 2021.,The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to an initial compensable evaluation for asbestosis, service connection for COPD, and TDIU on an extraschedular basis from December 9, 2014 to January 12, 2021.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to obtain or maintain a gainful occupation, and his TDIU claim is denied.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is related to medication prescribed for his service-connected migraines and tinnitus, while the other conditions are not shown in service or for many years thereafter and are otherwise unrelated to his active-duty service.

The Board has denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity and migraine headaches, finding that these conditions are not related to service.

The appeal for service connection for right median sensorimotor neuropathy, diabetes mellitus, left and right shin splints, cataracts, deviated septum, depression, a right elbow disorder, and a heart disorder has been dismissed.,The claim for service connection for hypertension (secondary to PTSD) has been reopened due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The appeal is granted in part.,The claim for service connection for sleep apnea (secondary to PTSD) has been reopened due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The appeal is granted in part.,The claims for service connection for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis have been reopened due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The appeals are granted in part.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate opinions and failure to substantially comply with all of its previous remand directives.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various peripheral neuropathies and diabetic retinopathy have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his active duty service, including any herbicide exposure.

The Board denied service connection for restless leg syndrome, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy as the evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his claimed disabilities, including Hashimoto's thyroiditis and unspecified autoimmune disorder, which he contends are related to exposure to ionizing radiation at Camp Lejeune. The VA will obtain additional medical opinions on whether these conditions are related to active service.

The Board denied service connection for a sinus disability, right eye disability, and peripheral neuropathy in the right upper and lower extremities.,Service connection was not granted as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and opinions regarding her left knee condition, obstructive sleep apnea, and service connection claims.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and early-onset peripheral neuropathy are being remanded due to pending development requests. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed cold injury residuals and their relationship to service. The Veteran is seeking service connection for his bilateral foot disabilities, including peripheral vascular disease, atherosclerotic vascular disease, and peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's claim for a uniform 30 percent rating for ulnar nerve impairment as a residual of amputation of the right little finger is granted. The effective date for service connection of right ulnar nerve impairment as a residual of amputation is set at June 28, 2013. A compensable rating for the right little finger scar is denied. The Veteran's claim for a 20 percent rating for the entire period on appeal for amputation of the right little finger is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a back disability, diabetes mellitus (including as due to herbicide exposure), and bilateral diabetic neuropathy. The Veteran's in-service back injuries need to be addressed by a medical opinion, and his reported Agent Orange exposure needs to be verified.

The Board has remanded the case due to the failure of the AOJ to comply with a previous directive to obtain a medical opinion without examination. The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy claims for both lower extremities are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the claims on appeal can be decided. The Veteran and his representative are being given an opportunity to submit any outstanding private or VA treatment records relevant to their claims, including updated VA treatment records since the last decision in January 2018 and February 2019.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a VA examiner to address whether the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is related to service and any aggravation by a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds insufficient evidence to grant a higher rating.,Service connection for right and left knee disabilities is denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or environmental exposures.,Peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities are not service connected, with no objective evidence of peripheral neuropathy at the time of examination 25 years after service.,The Veteran's sleep disorder is not service connected.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy in the bilateral lower extremities and cardiac disorder, including as secondary to PTSD. The increased disability rating for PTSD was also denied. Service connection for TDIU was not granted.