Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including blurry vision in his right eye, a left elbow scar, IBS, GERD, bilateral knee and arm conditions, joint and muscle condition, paresthesia (claimed as neuropathy), and balance issues. The claims are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development on issues related to service connection and initial ratings for his diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The claim for bilateral hearing loss has been reopened, but the issue of a higher rating remains denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for DM, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities due to in-service treatment records indicating a prior diagnosis.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicides in Thailand. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities and bilateral upper extremities is denied as there are no current diagnoses.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as a result of the PACT Act, which now presumes service connection for hypertension due to herbicide exposure.,Service connection is granted for right and left lower extremity peripheral arterial disease based on herbicide exposure. Service connection is also granted for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to alcohol abuse related to PTSD.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings for right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and the Board dismissed these claims.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy and diabetes mellitus Type II were denied. The Veteran was previously rated at 30 percent for both conditions, but the Board found that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, myasthenia gravis, and polyneuropathy are all related to his service-connected myastenia gravis. The Board has remanded these issues for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to increased ratings for diabetes mellitus type 2 with erectile dysfunction, right lower extremity neuropathy, and left lower extremity neuropathy due to outstanding medical records and the need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity due to Agent Orange exposure, as it is not clear if the Veteran was exposed in a unit identified as having operated along the DMZ. The Veteran's lay statements and those of his fellow servicemembers support his assertion that he worked near or at the DMZ.

The Board granted service connection for right and left knee disabilities, but denied service connection for a right upper extremity disorder (hand numbness) and left ulnar neuropathy.,Service connection was established for the Veteran's left ulnar neuropathy based on continuity of symptoms since service.

The Veteran's back disability, right sciatic neuropathy, and left sciatic neuropathy have been rated appropriately. The reduction of the rating for the service-connected back disability from 40% to 20% is granted. Initial ratings for right and left sciatic neuropathies are also granted.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the left upper extremity, bilateral lower extremities have been denied.,Claims for increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the left lower and right lower extremities were also denied.

The Board has determined that additional remand is necessary to obtain updated treatment records, conduct new examinations for PTSD and TBI residuals, and determine the Veteran's employment status. The claims of increased ratings for PTSD and TBI residuals, as well as entitlement to a TDIU, are being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various types of neuropathy are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination. The claim for diabetes mellitus type II is also being remanded, but no rating or effective date has been assigned yet.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were generally granted, with some issues remanded. The Veteran was awarded a TDIU based on his cervical spine disability.

The Board has found that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of increased ratings and service connection, including due to the need for clarification regarding flare-ups and the presence of separate foot diagnoses. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to Agent Orange exposure during service. A VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to herbicide agent exposure.