Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for type II diabetes mellitus, diabetic peripheral neuropathy (right and left lower extremities), hypertensive diabetic retinopathy, and sleep disorder due to insufficient evidence in the August 2022 VA examiner's opinion. The Veteran is presumed to have had these conditions since service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his service-connected conditions did not preclude him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the claim for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's currently present bilateral peripheral neuropathy is caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremity, secondary to type 2 diabetes mellitus, has been withdrawn and is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the claims for hemorrhoid with hemorrhoidectomy, right hip condition, COPD, congestive heart failure, neuropathy left and right legs and feet, back condition, diabetes mellitus type 2, and hypertension due to incomplete service records.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted service connection based on presumptive exposure to herbicides. Service connection for cataracts, hepatitis B, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claim for a rating of 10 percent for residuals of scar on the right lower leg from January 11, 2022, and no earlier, is granted. Service connection for PTSD and depression is also granted, but service connection for other conditions like a bilateral foot disorder, neck or cervical spine disorder, sleep apnea, and gastritis are denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral leg disability, including restless leg syndrome, chronic cramping, muscle ache, fatigue, and neuropathy is being remanded due to the need for an additional VA examination.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy in all four extremities as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's RLE and LLE peripheral neuropathy have not met the criteria for higher ratings since February 27, 2012.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for left ear hearing loss, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, GERD, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities have been granted. The claim for tinnitus has also been granted. Service connection for DM remains at a 20% rating.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the severity of his lower extremity radiculopathy and peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities and TDIU were denied. The Board found that his symptoms did not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent, and he was unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of all four extremities, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hypertension. The decision also noted that these conditions are related to the Veteran's diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various knee, ankle, heel, and peripheral neuropathy conditions have been denied. The claim for heart disorder has been granted under presumptive exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is granted as due to exposure to herbicide agents under the PACT Act, and his bilateral lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy and erectile dysfunction are also granted as secondary to this condition.,The Veteran's asthma and bronchitis claims are remanded for further review.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability, radiculopathy of the lower extremities, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are all found to be service-connected.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 60 percent for diabetic nephropathy, an earlier effective date prior to May 12, 2017 for the grant of service connection for diabetic nephropathy, and SMC based on housebound status or need for regular aid and attendance have all been denied.