Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left lower extremity neuropathy, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between his service-connected left ankle disability and his current condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, hypertension, and thyroid disorder due to herbicide exposure. The Veteran's service connection claim is pending as presumptive based on herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for a disability rating higher than 20 percent for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left and right hands due to conflicting medical evidence concerning the specific nerve group or groups affected.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, peripheral neuropathy of bilateral upper and lower extremities, and hypertension are denied as there is no credible evidence of herbicide exposure during service. The conditions were not shown to be related to service or secondary to a service-connected disability.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ankle and foot disorders, as well as her requests for higher ratings for her right knee disability. The evidence does not support a finding of current diagnoses or a link between any diagnosed conditions and service.

The Veteran's left arm tremor is granted a disability rating of 40 percent, but no higher. A TDIU is granted beginning May 26, 2016.

The Veteran's right lower extremity neuropathy was rated at 10 percent from May 11, 2010, through April 9, 2012. From April 10, 2012, through March 7, 2017, a 20 percent rating was granted for moderate incomplete paralysis of the nerves affecting his right lower extremity. As of March 8, 2017, the Veteran's condition did not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including peripheral neuropathy with sciatica of the right leg and PTSD, have rendered her unable to secure and maintain employment since March 2012. The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's COPD, PN of the bilateral upper extremities, and PN of the bilateral lower extremities are remanded for additional development due to inadequate reasoning in previous VA medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating prior to October 27, 2016 for his right little finger fracture and ulnar neuropathy was denied. The Board also remanded the TDIU claim for further review.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and his military service, including exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.,For peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, the Veteran's claims were also denied as there was no credible or probative evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board denied effective dates prior to January 15, 2014 for the awards of service connection for various diabetic conditions and end stage renal disease due to herbicide exposure in Thailand.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to August 22, 2013 was denied as there is no evidence that the disability rendered him unemployable.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for DEA benefits prior to August 22, 2013 was also denied due to lack of a permanent total service-connected disability.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, including as due to in-service exposure to an herbicide agent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for neuropathy of both upper extremities, including as due to herbicide exposure. Additionally, his claim for a higher rating for ischemic heart disease is also being remanded.

The Veteran's left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is granted as secondary to his service-connected disfigurement of the face. Effective dates for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, anemia associated with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and infraclavicular scar are granted. The effective date for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction is denied.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities. The decision found that there was no direct evidence linking these conditions to service or any presumptive exposure basis.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, which is the maximum rating available.,For the period prior to September 14, 2020, the Veteran's left and right lower extremity sciatic nerve peripheral neuropathy are each rated at 10 percent. After September 14, 2020, they are both rated at 40 percent.,The Veteran is granted a TDIU for the period prior to October 5, 2019.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development due to unclear etiology of the Veteran's chest pain symptoms and lack of definitive cause.