Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of left arm surgery, including nerve damage and limitation of range of motion due to lack of fault on the part of VA personnel.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus and its associated diabetic peripheral neuropathy, finding no evidence of herbicide exposure in Korea or a direct relationship to service.

The Veteran's claim for peripheral neuropathy was denied. The back disability is rated at 40 percent since May 9, 2001. Separate ratings of 20 percent are granted for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy affecting the sciatic and femoral nerves respectively. Service connection is established for Haglund's deformities of both heels.

The Board has remanded the case for an addendum opinion to address whether the Veteran's post-operative care at VA resulted in additional disability, including ulnar neuropathy of the right upper extremity.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection and he receives a 60% disability rating for bilateral lower extremity neuropathy. The TDIU claim is also granted.

The Veteran's diabetes, bilateral hearing loss, right knee instability, and peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities are being remanded for further review due to new evidence received since the last SSOC.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, and neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated by her military service.

The Veteran's neuropathy in his bilateral lower extremities is granted a 20 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran's hearing loss condition remains at 40 percent.

The Board has denied service connection for neuropathy of the right upper extremity and remanded the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection regarding his knee, back, hip, and sciatic nerve disabilities need further examination to determine their etiology. The case is therefore being remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings have been withdrawn. The Board has also remanded the cases for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for a right hip disability (right hip arthritis and bursitis) but remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity and left upper extremity, as secondary to service-connected neck condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including peripheral neuropathy, heart disability, stroke, and diabetes mellitus. The claims are being remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding herbicide exposure and noise exposure during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of his upper and lower extremities due to a lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives, specifically regarding an EMG nerve conduction study.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to presumed exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. The case is sent back for an addendum VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral lower neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed bilateral leg disorders, including arthritis and peripheral neuropathy.

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The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the hands due to a lack of substantial compliance with previous directives and the need for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's neuropathy is proximately due to or aggravated by service-connected ischemic heart disease.

The Board denied service connection for joint pain, muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, and left ulnar neuropathy (claimed as wrist disability) due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's joint pain is attributed to rheumatoid arthritis.

The Veteran's death was caused by congestive heart failure, which is listed as a 'sequel to Agent Orange' on his death certificate. The Board has ordered further development including obtaining medical records and an addendum opinion from the VA examiner who previously reviewed the case.