Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for various conditions including DM, prostate cancer, hypertension, CV disorder, PN of the upper and lower extremities, GU disorder, and skin disorder. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board has remanded both issues for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional medical opinions to address the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable prior to May 4, 2016. The Board found that the Veteran had part-time employment before this date and his service-connected conditions alone did not prevent him from working.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for erectile dysfunction, renal dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities and bilateral upper extremities, finding that there is no evidence linking the condition to service or any presumptive exposure.,Service connection was also denied for a heart disability, including ischemic heart disease, cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure, and defibrillator pacemaker. The Board found insufficient evidence connecting these conditions to service.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected conditions and new claims. The Board has determined that these matters are inextricably intertwined with the previously adjudicated issues, and thus must be remanded for further consideration.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for eye conditions, respiratory disabilities (Asthma and COPD), right arm condition, and left arm condition are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions in the previous VA examinations.

The Board has dismissed all appeals for service connection for various conditions as a result of exposure to herbicide agents due to the appellant's death.

The Board has found that remand is necessary for additional development, including scheduling of VA examinations and obtaining outstanding medical records.

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for a left knee disability and service connection for erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,Service connection for ocular migraines is being remanded as there are open medical questions regarding its etiology. The Veteran needs to provide private treatment records or be provided an opportunity to submit them.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a mental disorder, manifested by memory loss, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of his claimed exposure to asbestos and lead.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were reopened, and both conditions are now granted.,Service connection is established for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity and prostate cancer (residual symptoms), with a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD and the newly diagnosed peripheral neuropathy and/or radiculopathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete verification of the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Korea. The VA is required to verify this exposure and provide a new psychiatric examination to determine if any current psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder, are related to his service.

The Board has remanded the claims for further evidentiary development, including VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's cervical spine disability. The Veteran was not provided adequate notice of his most recently scheduled examination in December 2022.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of DMII and bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy. The issues of entitlement to increased ratings for DMII and bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy are remanded.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for left infrascapular and posterior axillary region scars, increased ratings for diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathies, and ischemic heart disease, as well as an earlier effective date for service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete development and exposure to herbicides. Additional examinations are needed to determine the etiology of his psychiatric, neurological, and skin conditions.

The Veteran's headaches are caused by his service-connected PTSD and tinnitus.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is caused by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including major depressive disorder, is granted. The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and diabetes mellitus are denied. Arteriosclerotic heart disease to include coronary artery disease and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, to include as secondary to diabetes mellitus, are remanded for further review.

The Veteran's sensory neuropathy of the left lower extremity of the sciatic nerve and femoral nerves are currently rated at 20 percent each, but he contends for higher ratings.,The Veteran is also seeking an increased rating for his status post laminectomy with spondylolisthesis L4 and L5 condition.