Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran is granted an annual VA clothing allowance for 2013 due to a knee brace prescribed for his service-connected peripheral neuropathy.,The Veteran's hand braces do not cause wear and tear to his clothing, thus denying the claim for a clothing allowance in 2013.,No service-connected back disability or skin condition was found to warrant a clothing allowance for a back brace or topical creams. The claims are denied.,Entitlement is granted for use of ammonium lactate cream as it does not cause wear and tear on the Veteran's clothing.,The Veteran's use of menthol/methyl salicylate is not for a service-connected skin condition, thus denying the claim.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetic neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities due to a lack of current disability diagnoses.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to exposure to toxic chemicals, as the Veteran's recent VA examination is inadequate.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, as well as his request for an effective date prior to August 8, 2018, for SMC based on housebound status. The criteria for a higher rating were not met in any of these cases.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and examination due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's claims for GERD, stomach disorder, and OSA have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.,Service connection for OSA was denied because there is no persuasive evidence that it began during service or is related to service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for depression has been dismissed. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have been granted. The remaining issues are being remanded due to lack of a current diagnosis or treatment.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining specific dates of active duty service and ACDUTRA/INACDUTRA periods. The Veteran's left lower extremity neuropathy will be evaluated in light of his Reserve service, with an addendum opinion to address whether it is at least as likely as not related to such service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection for various diabetes-related conditions have been denied. The earliest date of receipt of the claim is February 9, 2009.,The Veteran also had a claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for chronic ischemic heart disease due to his diabetes, which was granted on March 12, 2010.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of peripheral neuropathy in both upper extremities and diabetes mellitus, type II due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's appeals for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent for bilateral pes planus, an effective date prior to December 6, 2014 for the grant of a 50 percent disability rating for bilateral pes planus, and nonservice-connected pension have been dismissed.,New and material evidence has been received for sleep apnea, right ankle arthritis, and left ankle arthritis. The claims are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU due to outstanding SSA records that may contain relevant evidence. The earlier effective date claim is inextricably intertwined with the TDIU claim.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for multiple myeloma, skin cancer, prostate disability, erectile dysfunction, bilateral hearing loss, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities. The issues have been remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is not service-connected and was not caused by or aggravated by his service-connected pes planus. The Board denied entitlement to compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy or nerve damage, as well as denial of service connection.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for cervical disc disease, neuropathy of the right upper extremity, and neuropathy of the left upper extremity. The Board also found that these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment prior to January 18, 2017.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's neurological disorders of the bilateral upper and lower extremities are as likely as not related to his in-service electric shock injury, granting service connection for all four conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, cerebrovascular accident (claimed as mini strokes), bilateral hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The AOJ must obtain updated medical records from the Veteran's new location in Florida.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a lumbar spine disorder is granted. The Board also remanded several other claims, including those for increased ratings and service connection.

The Board has remanded the cases due to increased symptomatology and new evidence, requiring further examination for both lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and hypertension.