Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected right foot disabilities are rated at 10 percent, and he is denied a higher rating. Prior to May 11, 2017, the Veteran was not found unemployable due to his service-connected conditions. From May 11, 2017, the Veteran is granted TDIU.

The Veteran withdrew all remaining issues from his appeal, including those related to TDIU and DEA effective dates. The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal.

The Board denied higher initial disability ratings in excess of 40 percent for left and right lower extremity diabetic neuropathy from September 25, 2007.

The Veteran's service-connected frostbite residuals and peripheral neuropathy have resulted in the loss of use of both feet, warranting SMC at the 'l' rate. The Veteran also has lost effective function of his hands due to these conditions, which warrants SMC at the 'm' rate.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left arm disability, including whether it is related to military service or his service-connected conditions. The claim will be reviewed again with additional medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to conflicting evidence regarding herbicide exposure and the need for an addendum opinion. The Veteran's lay statements are considered, along with available records indicating his presence in the Korean DMZ.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including malaria and its residuals, chloracne, cataracts, knee disabilities, jaw glands, polyps, cervical spine disability, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, diverticulitis, diabetes mellitus type II, fibromyalgia, lumbar spine disability, and left lower extremity neuropathy. The Board found no evidence to support these claims.

The Board granted an effective date of August 16, 2019 for the award of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of bilateral lower extremities, sciatic nerve with initial 20% evaluation and thus for a total combined schedular rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left hand numbness, including whether it is related to herbicide exposure or diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including VA examinations and obtaining medical records. The issues of service connection for traumatic brain injury, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and effective dates are all remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy as due to herbicide exposure, and hypertension on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional VA opinions to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's lower back disability, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right shoulder disability. The issues are being returned due to inconsistencies in previous opinions and the need for clarification on service connection.

The Veteran's cause of death is granted due to his service-connected coronary artery disease and diabetes, which materially contributed to his death. However, DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 is denied as the Veteran did not meet the requirements for a total disability rating at any point prior to his death.

The Board has granted service connection for a right ankle condition and denied service connection for exposure to contaminated water in Camp Lejeune. The claims for other conditions are remanded.

The Veteran's diabetes is granted due to herbicide exposure. The claims for service connection of left ankle, peripheral neuropathy (upper and lower extremities), back disability, right shoulder, left shoulder, right ankle, right knee, and left knee disabilities are all granted.

The Board has determined that additional examinations and opinions are needed to determine the current severity of the Veteran's lumbar spine disability, ulcerative colitis, and neurological conditions. The claims for increased ratings and service connection will be remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding that the Veteran's conditions are at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected back disability.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as presumptively related to herbicide exposure during service.,Myasthenia gravis, small fiber sensory neuropathy of bilateral lower extremities, and acute herpes zoster neuropathy are all granted as presumptively related to herbicide exposure during service.,There was no evidence provided that these conditions were not related to the Veteran's military service.

PTSD and diabetes mellitus type 2 increased ratings are denied.,Peripheral neuropathy claims for the lower extremities are denied as no claim was filed prior to September 10, 2018.

The Board has denied service connection for lumbar spine, cervical spine, neurological disability of the lower extremities, left upper extremity neuropathy, right upper extremity neuropathy, and vertigo as there is no evidence that these conditions are related to service.