Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, basal cell carcinoma, chloracne, and total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The appeal regarding erectile dysfunction was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for right and left foot neuropathies, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his in-service complaints or exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has denied service connection for circulatory or vascular disability (claimed as peripheral vascular disease) and eye disability (claimed as diabetic retinopathy). The issue of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the hands is remanded.

The Veteran's gunshot wound, left foot with Muscle Group X sensory residuals is currently rated at 30 percent and the issues regarding scar associated with the gunshot wound are also denied. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is rated at 20 percent. His right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is not higher than 30 percent, while his left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is not higher than 10 percent.,The Veteran's PTSD and TDIU issues have been remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection claims and the determination of a rating for diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus from September 20, 2021. Service connection for bilateral lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy is granted from March 28, 2018.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of traumatic brain injury due to new and material evidence. The claims for bilateral foot disorder and right knee condition are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction due to a lack of verification regarding herbicide agent exposure during active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, finding that there is no current diagnosis and no evidence linking it to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, to include as due to herbicide agent exposure and service-connected type II diabetes mellitus (DMII), have been denied. The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected type II diabetes mellitus (DMII) has also been denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, right and left upper extremity neuropathy due to lack of a current diagnosis. The case must be returned after further development.

The Board has dismissed all the issues of entitlement to service connection for various conditions, including heart condition, lung condition (also claimed as asbestosis), sleep apnea, peripheral neuropathy, Barrett's Esophagus/gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastritis/celiac disease, and neurological effects (restless leg syndrome).

The Board has remanded the claims for increased rating for DM II, service connection for left and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to DM II, and service connection for IBS as secondary to PTSD or medication taken for DM II due to incomplete records and need for additional development.

The Veteran's right and left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy was granted a 40 percent rating from February 23, 2017, to February 4, 2018.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his lumbosacral spine and right lower extremity neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for right upper extremity neuropathy and a right hip disorder due to insufficient medical opinions and lack of consideration of certain evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities due to insufficient consideration of the effects of medication on symptom severity and duration, as well as the issue of total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and diabetes mellitus type II, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has remanded the case for clarification of his employment history during the appeal period and for an opinion on the functional impairment caused by these conditions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether his symptoms are related to active duty service.

The Board has remanded the claims for hearing loss, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, coronary artery disease (CAD), cataracts, colon cancer, left foot pain, and PTSD due to potential service connection issues.

The Veteran's hypertension and coronary artery disease are granted as directly related to his exposure to herbicide agents during service.,The Veteran's hypertensive cardiovascular disease is granted as secondary to his service-connected hypertension.