Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment prior to December 18, 2019.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, right shoulder dislocation, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities are all rated at their current levels. The Board has determined that a new VA examination is necessary to determine if these conditions have worsened since the last evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions due to inadequate opinions provided in previous VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper, right lower, and left lower extremities due to toxic exposure at Camp Lejeune. The examiner is asked to address whether it is at least as likely as not that any of these conditions were incurred in or are otherwise related to service.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar and cervical spine with sensory neuropathy and radiculopathy is being remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding etiology. The examiner needs to provide more definitive reasoning without relying solely on the absence of evidence.

The Veteran's left ulnar neuropathy was granted service connection. For the period prior to February 16, 2017, a rating in excess of 40 percent for lumbar spine disability was denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to potential herbicide exposure in Korea. The Veteran's unit is alleged to have been near the DMZ, but further verification is needed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot condition, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to his current conditions.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) was granted, with an effective date of February 25, 2020.,Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity and right lower extremity were both granted due to herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral lower and upper extremities diabetic neuropathy, and residuals of prostate cancer are granted as they are related to his in-service exposure to Agent Orange. The claim for ischemic heart condition (diagnosed as atrial fibrillation) is remanded due to insufficient rationale provided by the VA examiner.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD with major depressive disorder and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of all four extremities, have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance. As a result, he is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's initial disability ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities have been granted at 40 percent each. However, his claims for higher ratings in both upper extremities remain denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment from March 27, 2014 to September 1, 2014 and from January 1, 2015 to November 21, 2019. The Board granted entitlement to a TDIU on this basis.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection for conditions causing numbness or related symptomatology in the lower extremities, including PAD and PVD. The Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange is conceded.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and coronary artery disease (an ischemic heart disease) are granted as service connected due to herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's hypertension is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy and lung/ thyroid nodules due to herbicide agent exposure, as well as asbestos exposure. The claims are being remanded because a VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for impetigo, diabetes mellitus type II, coronary artery disease, and hypertension have been granted. The claim for acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression) is remanded.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities are also remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, specifically related to in-service herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, heart disease (coronary artery disease), hypertension, residuals of stroke associated with diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy right upper extremity, peripheral neuropathy left upper extremity, peripheral neuropathy right lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy left lower extremity, and right foot amputation of two toes have been granted due to new and material evidence. The Veteran is presumed to be exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Korea.,The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have also been granted due to new and material evidence.