Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has remanded the cases due to failure to report for VA examinations and because SSA records may contain relevant information.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of his diabetes mellitus and hip disabilities, as well as the intermediary step theory of service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, rosacea/actinic keratosis, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy of both upper and lower extremities. The decision found that new and material evidence was not received to reopen these claims.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU and SMC based on Aid and Attendance and/or Housebound status was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a TDIU prior to November 13, 2012, and that he did not need regular aid and assistance or be housebound due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to non-compliance with previous remands and issues related to transportation problems preventing the Veteran from attending a VA examination. The Veteran is requested to attend an appropriate VA examination for his claimed peripheral neuropathy of the left and right upper extremities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, bilateral lower extremities and deep vein thrombosis left lower extremity (claimed as bilateral leg condition and neuropathy), and lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease L5-S1 (back condition). The evidence of record is insufficient to establish a link between the Veteran's current disabilities and either his military service or other service-connected disability.

The Board has dismissed all claims for service connection due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for polyneuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities and bilateral lower extremity meralgia paraesthetica due to insufficient medical opinions addressing their etiology.,Effective dates earlier than specified in the decision are not warranted for the grants of service connection for tinnitus, fibromyalgia, IBS, dermatitis and lipomas, vasomotor rhinitis, and PTSD/CFS.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hypertension, rhinitis, right ear hearing loss, and a psychosis for treatment purposes has been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy has been granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic and femoral nerves are denied. The Board found that the current severity of the Veteran's symptoms does not warrant a higher rating at any point during the appeal period.

The Board has denied service connection for lumbar spine, left ankle, right ankle, headaches, sleep apnea, and peripheral neuropathy as the evidence does not support a relationship to service.,An initial compensable rating for hearing loss is remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and opinions to determine the current severity of her service-connected right foot disability, scar, back pain, and neuropathy. The examiner must address whether her back condition is aggravated by her service-connected hallux rigidus.

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The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and bilateral lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy as secondary to the service-connected diabetes. The Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand is presumed.

The Veteran's exposure to herbicides during his active-duty military service caused his colon cancer. The neurological disorders are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted, including for choriocarcinoma of the lungs and liver. Service connection was also established for peripheral neuropathy in multiple extremities. The Board found that the primary site of the Veteran's choriocarcinoma was likely in the lungs due to conflicting evidence but ultimately granted presumptive service connection based on exposure to herbicides in Korea.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and to obtain missing VA treatment records. The issues of PTSD, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy are all remanded.

The Veteran's stomach ulcers were granted service connection as they are considered to have been incurred in service, with the Board resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the claim.

The earlier effective date for a 30% rating for hearing loss is dismissed.,The previously denied claim for severe skin diseases has been reopened, but the issue of an earlier effective date remains unresolved.,The Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus type II, bladder cancer, ischemic heart disease, and neuropathy associated with diabetes mellitus type II are remanded due to insufficient evidence on their etiology.,Service connection is granted for diabetes mellitus type II, bladder cancer, ischemic heart disease, and neuropathy associated with diabetes mellitus type II.,The earlier effective date for the hearing loss rating remains unresolved.,The previously denied claim for severe skin diseases has been reopened, but an earlier effective date issue remains unresolved.,Service connection is granted for sleep apnea.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in loss of use of the feet, which qualifies him for financial assistance for an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment.