Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities have been denied as his conditions do not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypothyroidism/thyroid was dismissed as the full benefit sought (service connection) had already been granted in a previous decision.,Service connection for bilateral lower extremity neuropathy was restored because the RO improperly severed it based on the inapplicability of presumptive service connection due to herbicide exposure.

The Board has identified errors in obtaining medical records and a VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's contentions of peripheral neuropathy. The case is remanded to obtain these records and provide an opinion.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain a VA examination for the Veteran's claimed neuropathy conditions, as no medical opinion addressing all evidence of record has been obtained.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and lower back disability are remanded due to conflicting medical evidence.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities is remanded due to a need for an EMG study.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete development and need for clarification of opinions related to herbicide exposure.

The appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD beginning December 20, 2017 is dismissed.,A 70 percent evaluation is granted prior to December 20, 2017.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to insufficient rationale in previous opinions and need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has remanded two issues: one regarding a higher rating for degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine and another for right lower extremity radiculopathy. The case is returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is rated at 30 percent, and his left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is rated at 20 percent.,The Veteran's right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is rated at 20 percent, and his left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is rated at 20 percent.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for hearing loss is denied, and a TDIU prior to June 24, 2021, is granted.

The Veteran's LLE and RLE radiculopathies are granted with a 10% rating, effective August 31, 2010 for LLE and December 18, 2014 for RLE. Service connection is granted for LUE neuropathy but depression service connection is dismissed.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions are not adequate to rate the Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy conditions, as they do not address the severity of his condition dating back to January 2018. The claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed left leg peripheral neuropathy and sciatica, as they did not consider her in-service injuries. The VA must obtain an addendum opinion on these issues.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to incomplete development and the need for additional medical opinions. The Veteran's hyperlipidemia, dyslipidemia (abnormal fat disposition), hypertension, glucose intolerance, anemia, left ventricular hypertrophy, fatty liver disease, splenomegaly, right groin muscle strain, RLE varicose veins, LLE varicose veins, and RLE venous insufficiency are all being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left lower extremity idiopathic neuropathy, bilateral foot condition, and right knee degenerative arthritis as secondary to total left knee arthroplasty due to insufficient opinions from the VA examiner.

The Veteran's asbestosis is granted due to in-service asbestos exposure.,Service connection for lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and higher initial ratings were denied. The effective date of the awards was set at September 28, 2011.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to potential PACT Act exposure and need for an addendum opinion regarding COPD.

The Veteran's initial ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper and lower extremities have been granted at 40 percent, but not higher. The rating for left upper and lower extremity neuropathy remains at 20 percent.