Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's increased rating claims for peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic and femoral nerve of the right lower extremity, finding that the evidence did not support a higher than 10 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for superficial peroneal sensory neuropathy of the left lower extremity was denied, and his claim for a TDIU prior to September 17, 2013, was also denied.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the feet, finding that there is no competent or credible evidence demonstrating a link between the condition and service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling a VA examination to determine the relationship between his service-connected polymyositis and any new conditions such as tinnitus, right hip pain, and joint pain, and adjudicating the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's service connection claim for erectile dysfunction is granted. The claims for renal dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, and hypertensive heart disease are remanded.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims, including service connection for his heart disorder, skin rash on hands, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of lower extremities, and acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD). The appeal will be remanded to allow for further development.

The Board has withdrawn the issues of service connection for chloracne, effective date prior to February 28, 2013, for a 20 percent rating for diabetes mellitus, and increased ratings for erectile dysfunction (ED), coronary artery disease (CAD) with myocardial infarction (MI) and status post coronary bypass surgery, acne vulgaris with scarring, and DM. The issues of initial compensable ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity (LUE), right (major) upper extremity (RUE), left (minor) lower extremity (LLE), and right lower extremity (RLE) have been remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the feet, diabetes mellitus, type II, and a left eye disorder due to in-service herbicide exposure. The AOJ is instructed to conduct further development to determine if the Veteran had active service within 12 nautical miles of the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, lumbar spine disability, diabetes mellitus type 2, and neuropathy of the left arm. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including traumatic brain injury, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, lung disability (COPD), hypertension, erectile dysfunction, back disability, hip disabilities, and foot disabilities. The cause of death is also under review.

The Veteran was granted service connection for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension as a result of herbicide agent exposure in Thailand.,Pancreatic cancer is not recognized as a presumptive disease due to herbicide agent exposure. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for pancreatic cancer.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, sleep apnea, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted TDIU based on the evidence showing his inability to work due to his mental health symptoms and physical limitations.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, and bilateral neuropathy are granted service connection. Service connection for bilateral neuropathy of the upper extremities and lower extremities is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not have diabetes or peripheral neuropathy due to his service, nor could he establish a relationship between these conditions and his service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected low back disability. The appeal is remanded for further examinations and rating determinations on other issues.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including fibromyalgia, back disability, diabetes mellitus, neuropathy, and PTSD, render him unable to secure or maintain any substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and effective dates have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right upper extremities due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of his symptoms.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy. The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is granted as service connected due to herbicide exposure during active duty.