Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is presumed to be related to an injury in service.,New evidence has been received, reopening the claim of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity and right lower extremity.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his knee and foot conditions, have impacted his ability to work. The Board finds that additional development is necessary due to the need for an examination considering the occupational limitations caused by these disabilities during the appeal period.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for neurological condition of the extremities, meralgia paresthetica, and polyneuropathy as there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to July 13, 2017 due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's employment history.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar degenerative disc disease (DDD). The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for RLE and LLE peripheral neuropathy, as secondary to service-connected cervical spine DDD. The Veteran's attorney requested additional evidence but no new evidence has been submitted.

The Veteran's bilateral eye disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, Raynaud's syndrome, and sleep impairment are not service-connected.,There is no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's service or any service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and peripheral neuropathy of the extremities. The issues have been remanded due to incomplete records, need for new medical opinions, and consideration of the Veteran's lay statements regarding symptom onset.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to incomplete compliance with previous directives and because of the inextricably intertwined nature of the cervical spine disability claim.

The Board has denied service connection for coronary artery disease and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, but has remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine if the Veteran currently suffers from diabetes mellitus and its relationship to service, including presumed exposure to Agent Orange. The issues of service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities are also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and its related peripheral neuropathy of multiple extremities due to potential herbicide exposure during service. The case is sent back for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted a TDIU effective from the date of this decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his claimed conditions and exposure history.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his back disability and peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerves due to incomplete compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to failure to contact the Veteran for a VA examination.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is being remanded for further development and to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy have been denied. The Board has also remanded the issue of entitlement to a total disability based on individual unemployability prior to March 28, 2016.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to difficulties in contacting him and obtaining necessary medical opinions. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. His diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathies of both upper and lower extremities are all rated at their maximum allowable ratings.