Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, a gallbladder condition, a respiratory condition (chronic bronchitis), frostbite residuals of the lower and upper extremities, left hand disability, right hand disability, and bilateral hearing loss are all denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, a gallbladder condition, a respiratory condition (chronic bronchitis), frostbite residuals of the lower and upper extremities, left hand disability, right hand disability, and bilateral hearing loss are all remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's left foot condition, including neuropathy, is related to his active-duty service and granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his severe peripheral neuropathy and vascular disease affecting his lower extremities, have resulted in a loss of use of both lower extremities. The Board has determined that the Veteran is eligible for specially adapted housing due to these conditions but not for special home adaptation or adaptive equipment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for low back disability, respiratory disability, and bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to presumed exposure to herbicidal agents. The Veteran was not provided with VA examinations for these claims.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, as well as left and right hand pain and numbness, all presumed to be related to herbicide exposure during service in Vietnam. The neurocognitive disorder is also granted on a presumptive basis.

The Veteran's initial disability ratings for left and right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy affecting the femoral nerves are granted at a 10 percent rating, effective August 18, 2016.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, finding that the Veteran's condition is related to his exposure to herbicide agents during active duty in Vietnam.

The Board dismissed the appellant's appeals regarding entitlement to higher evaluations for PTSD and peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, as well as earlier effective dates for service connection. The Veteran's disabilities were found not to warrant such adjustments.,The Board also denied the appellant's claims for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance prior to February 28, 2014, and an increased level of SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's radiculopathy or neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities is not service-connected.,The Veteran's chronic lumbar strain disability does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has denied service connection for left and right foot disabilities, as well as peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions began during or are related to active service.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to higher ratings for various service-connected conditions, including coronary artery disease and peripheral neuropathy. The Veteran's appeal is not about service connection but rather about the appropriate disability rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to conflicting diagnoses regarding PTSD and for an addendum opinion on whether his neuropathies are related to his presumed exposure to herbicide agents while in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities due to inadequate rationale provided in previous opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The remaining claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, sinus disorder, basal cell carcinoma of the back, diabetes mellitus type II, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the hypertension claim.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to August 26, 2019 was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes and related peripheral neuropathy due to lack of substantial compliance with prior remand directives. The Veteran's service connection claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities results in loss of use of his feet, which meets the criteria for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities combine to render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities have been denied, with an effective date of September 28, 2018.

The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass graft, type II diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, bilateral diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and bilateral diabetic retinopathy have been granted. These conditions are presumed to be associated with herbicide agent exposure in Guam.