Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities and a bilateral foot disability, as well as the claim for TDIU prior to June 3, 2015. Additional development is needed including obtaining VA treatment records and medical opinions regarding these issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, finding that there is not sufficient evidence to establish a link between his current condition and his military service or exposure to herbicides.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the onset and etiology of the Veteran's diabetes mellitus. The Veteran contends that his diabetes mellitus began during service, but the VA examiner did not adequately address this claim.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy was granted service connection as it is causally related to her service-connected post-polio syndrome.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than depression, was denied due to the Veteran not having a current diagnosis of such condition.

The Veteran's CAD has been granted an initial rating of 60 percent, effective May 10, 2017. The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's lower extremity symptoms and service connection claims.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, left and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the lower limbs have been granted from April 28, 2017. The Veteran is now rated at 30% for PTSD.

The Board has granted effective dates of December 20, 2012 for a 20 percent rating for right and left lower extremity neuropathy. The TDIU claim prior to June 4, 2013 is denied.

The Board denied service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and its residuals, including diabetic neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating of his cervical spine disability, right upper extremity neuropathy, lumbar spine disability, left upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, TDIU, and automobile adaptive equipment benefits due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, render him unable to secure or maintain gainful employment.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding service connection for back disability, diabetes mellitus type II, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's request for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities was granted, with a disability evaluation of 20 percent assigned for each.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and diabetic neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, finding that there is not an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, as well as right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, were denied. The Veteran also had his claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for post CABG IHD from April 20, 2019 to August 12, 2019 denied.,The evidence did not show more than mild incomplete paralysis of the radial and popliteal nerves at any time during the period on appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes and peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity associated with diabetes is denied as there is no evidence of exposure to Agent Orange or other presumed herbicide agents during his service. The Board finds that the Veteran did not serve in Vietnam, nor was he exposed to such agents.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities due to a duty to assist error.

The Veteran's diabetes and diabetic neuropathy are granted as service-connected due to exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy are rated at various levels, and the Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the current severity of his disabilities.

The Veteran's right upper extremity radiculopathy is rated as mild incomplete paralysis of the upper radicular group, manifested by pain and sensory loss. The Board finds that a disability rating in excess of 20 percent is not warranted for the Veteran's right upper extremity radiculopathy at any point during the period on appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, as well as the right and left upper extremities. The claims were reopened due to new evidence submitted since the last final denial in March 2015.