Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to Agent Orange exposure. The case must be returned for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilaterally shortened metatarsals and peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, finding that there was no evidence of additional disability due to a superimposed injury in service or any other aggravation.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, bilateral pes planus, heart condition (mild aortic insufficiency), frostbite in all fingers and toes, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, viral gastroenteritis, acquired psychiatric disorder, and sleep disorder.,The evidence did not support finding that these conditions began during service or were related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for diabetic retinopathy, heart disability, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has found that additional development is necessary for the right greater auricular neuropathy and TDIU issues, as there were noncompliance with remand directives. The Veteran's disability rating remains at 50 percent, but he asserts it should be higher.

The Veteran's service connection claims for peripheral neuropathy of the hands and feet are being remanded due to new evidence received since the last denial, which suggests a possible link between early-onset neuropathy and his Vietnam-era service. The VA will conduct further examinations and obtain additional records to determine if there is a relationship with exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied as the diagnosed alcohol use disorder and depressive disorder are not related to his military service.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder, left shoulder, erectile dysfunction, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are remanded due to insufficient evidence addressing potential in-service causation or aggravation of these conditions.,Service connection is denied as the acquired psychiatric disorder (alcohol use disorder and alcohol induced depressive disorder) is not related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus has been reopened. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a bilateral foot disorder, type II diabetes mellitus, migraines, left hand disorder, and neuropathy of the right leg.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diabetes mellitus (DM), neuropathy of the right hand and left foot, erectile dysfunction (ED), prostate disorder, and a right eye disorder is granted. The remaining issues are REMANDED to obtain additional medical opinions regarding herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of his upper and lower extremities, as these conditions are related to herbicide exposure during service. The case is sent back for a medical examination to determine if there is a relationship between the Veteran's current condition and his in-service exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for special monthly compensation and financial assistance in the purchase of a vehicle due to incomplete information from the previous VA examination. The Veteran's service-connected bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is being evaluated further.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for service connection due to his June 2018 VA Form 9 not being timely filed, as clear evidence has not been presented to rebut the presumption of regularity in the mailing of the July 2017 Statement of the Case (SOC).

The Board has dismissed the appeals for increased ratings of peripheral neuropathy and diabetes mellitus as they are not related to service.

The Veteran's appeals for a hearing loss rating and service connection for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted TDIU. The claims for increased evaluations of peripheral neuropathy and SMC based on aid and attendance are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that this rating is appropriate given the evidence of record.

The Board has granted earlier effective dates of June 27, 2016 for the grant of service connection for Parkinson's disease, left lower extremity neuropathy, and right lower extremity neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development and clarification of opinions regarding service connection for residuals of a head injury, headaches, brain thrombosis, left upper extremity disorder with numbness, palsy and spasms, and left lower extremity disorder with peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and TDIU have been withdrawn by the Veteran, resulting in their dismissal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete development, including failing to schedule and notify him of examinations. The issues are now pending again for further development.