Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy and scars related to injuries sustained in service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment, but the Board is remanded for further development including consideration of a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities, as well as right and left arm disabilities, all of which are deemed to be directly related to in-service motor vehicle accidents.

The Board has granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathy of multiple extremities, and erectile dysfunction on the basis of herbicide exposure in Thailand during covered service. The disorders are presumed to have been incurred due to this exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities due to potential herbicide exposure. The VA is required to obtain a copy of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine's (NAS) report on Agent Orange and provide the Veteran with an examination.

The Board has decided to remand the issue of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, including as a result of herbicide exposure or as secondary to service-connected diabetes. The Veteran is advised that his examination should be rescheduled and he should be provided adequate notice.

The Veteran's insomnia has been granted a disability evaluation of 30 percent, effective March 4, 2020. The issues of increased evaluations for bilateral lower extremity neuropathy and an effective date prior to July 30, 2018 for the award of special monthly compensation based on housebound criteria are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hand neurological disorder, left foot disability, and right foot disability due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The VA is required to obtain additional medical opinions addressing the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities and neurogenic bladder, both related to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus. Service connection for multiple sclerosis is remanded due to conflicting opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, causes him to be in need of regular aid and attendance due to his balance issues, difficulty walking, weakness, and fall risk. The Board has granted SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional records and information from the appellant, her medical providers, and SSA. The goal is to determine if the appellant was permanently incapable of self-support before turning 18.

The Veteran's left ankle disability is rated at 20 percent under Diagnostic Code 5271, and a higher rating of 30 percent is granted for marked limitation in motion.

The Veteran's radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities is granted as secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability. The Veteran's neuropathy of the left upper extremity is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is currently rated at 30 percent, and the appeal for a higher rating has been denied.,The Veteran's left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is currently rated at 20 percent, and the appeal for a higher rating has been denied.,The Veteran's chronic pancreatitis with calcifications is currently rated at 60 percent, and the appeal for a higher rating has been denied.

The Board has denied service connection for implosive anger and nerves, separate from the service-connected PTSD with generalized anxiety disorder. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding alcohol abuse, drug abuse, sleep disturbance, and hernia secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus was granted. Service connection is also granted for diabetic neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities and hypertension.

The Board has determined that there was a procedural error in recognizing the Veteran's VA Form 10182 and placing his appeal on the AMA system. The issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the right foot, and peripheral neuropathy of the left foot are remanded to allow the Veteran to file a timely Notice of Disagreement (NOD) in the legacy VA system.

The Veteran's appeal is being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction for consideration of additional evidence. His claims for service connection and increased ratings are pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy constituted the same disabilities for which he received concurrent VA and OWCP compensation. Therefore, the appeal is denied.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as due to exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange).,Service connection for diabetic neuropathy affecting the bilateral upper and lower extremities is granted as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, type 2.,Diabetic retinopathy has not been shown by evidence of record.,The Veteran's tremors are presumed due to exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange).