Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection of recurrent right and left knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus, type II, are presumed to be related to his in-service herbicide agent exposure.,His diabetic neuropathy of the left upper and bilateral lower extremities is proximately due to his now service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the grant of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities. The decision is vacated due to failure to consider special rules for early-onset peripheral neuropathy based on herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's service connection for diabetes type II as a result of herbicide exposure is granted. The issue of service connection for bilateral neuropathy, which may be secondary to the service-connected diabetes, is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to potential exposure during service. The other issues remain denied.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to the lack of evidence showing a current disability. The Veteran's low back, upper extremity neuropathy, ankle, knee, and lower leg disabilities are remanded for further examination.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for issues related to effective dates and service connection, as the Veteran withdrew his appeals. The remaining claims of service connection have been remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical evidence and the need for a VA examination.

Service connection is granted for ischemic heart disease, hypertension, and type II diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure in Thailand.,Service connection is also granted for neuropathy of the right upper extremity, left upper extremity, right lower extremity, and left lower extremity secondary to service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was granted. The effective date of the award is October 2014, when he filed the initial claim.,Service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy was denied as there is no evidence linking these disabilities to service.

The Veteran's claims for bacterial endocarditis, acute peripheral neuropathy, and chronic esophagitis have been denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions.,The Board found that the Veteran did not have a current disability of bacterial endocarditis or acute peripheral neuropathy at any time during the pendency of his claim.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of all four extremities, as they may be related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment consistent with his educational and vocational experience starting from January 15, 2013.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of lower back condition and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy condition for additional opinions. The Veteran's representative claims that there are additional issues, but these were withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for left arm peripheral neuropathy and scars of the left upper extremity and left chest associated with malignant melanoma residuals were granted. The Veteran's right knee strain was denied, but his separate evaluation for a meniscus condition with frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion into the joint is granted.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for residuals of open fracture, right middle finger was denied. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's service-connected right wrist laceration and its residuals, including any related scars, tendon or muscle issues, and limitations.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of his bilateral lower extremities due to a lack of examination and insufficient evidence linking the condition to herbicide agent exposure or another service-connected disability.

The Veteran meets the requirements for special monthly compensation based on housebound status from December 6, 2017 due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for early onset peripheral neuropathy and intervertebral disc syndrome, thoracolumbar spine have been granted with effective dates of May 25, 2016, and February 17, 2019, respectively.