Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, finding that it manifested within one year of separation from service. Service connection was also granted for diabetes mellitus, type II, but with remand due to insufficient evidence regarding its onset during service or related to exposure to herbicide agents.

Service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II is granted due to herbicide exposure.,Service connection for diabetic retinopathy is granted as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.,Service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity is granted as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.,Service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity is granted as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.,Service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity is granted as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.,Service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity is granted as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been granted. The tremors claim is being remanded.,Special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a hand (SMC) has been withdrawn.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is granted as it was presumed due to herbicide agent exposure during service.,Right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are both granted as they are complications of the presumptively service-connected diabetes mellitus.,Erectile dysfunction is also granted as a complication of the presumptively service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the claims for a temporary total rating, increased rating for left shoulder disability, and TDIU due to incomplete compliance with previous remand directives. The Veteran's recovery timeline after surgeries needs clarification.

The Board has remanded the claims for right eye disability, prostate cancer, brain tumor, neuropathy of bilateral upper extremities, and neuropathy of bilateral lower extremities due to incomplete development regarding exposure to herbicides during service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his PTSD and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy ratings.,Additionally, the matter of entitlement to a Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) prior to November 1, 2017 is inextricably intertwined with the rating issues and must be remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for a right great toe disability, diagnosed as superficial peroneal neuropathy in the right great toe. The decision is based on evidence showing that this condition had its onset during service and is related to an injury sustained there.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine the Veteran's heart conditions, CTS of the wrists, Parkinson's disease, and peripheral neuropathy. The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss also needs further examination.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient information regarding herbicide agent exposure during service, which is necessary for determining service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities cause significant incapacity that requires regular aid and attendance. The Board granted SMC A&A, a greater benefit than SMC(s)(1), which is now moot.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy, finding that the evidence did not support a link to active service.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral lower extremity skin and nerve disabilities due to conflicting medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran's current diagnoses are not shown as chronic in service or related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left wrist ulnar nerve neuropathy. The case will be returned for further development and adjudication.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Board has determined that the VA examiner's opinion is not in accordance with the March 2022 remand instructions and requires a new examination to consider all relevant evidence, including the Veteran's statements about his symptoms.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment, with the exception of periods prior to April 11, 2019 where he did not meet schedular criteria for TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, neuropathy, diabetes mellitus, cataracts, PTSD, and tinnitus, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a neurological disability, including as due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records.