Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's left and right leg neuropathy were rated at 10% prior to February 21, 2015. From February 21, 2015 to November 4, 2021, the Veteran was granted a 20% rating for both legs.,The Veteran's left and right leg neuropathy were rated at 10% prior to February 21, 2015. From November 4, 2021, the Veteran's left leg neuropathy is rated at 20%, but his right leg neuropathy remains at 10%. The appeal was remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy have been granted. Additionally, the Veteran is now eligible for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ due to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unemployable for the entire period on appeal, meeting the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including scheduling VA examinations to assess the severity of the Veteran's PTSD and tinnitus. The issues of entitlement to a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and entitlement to TDIU are being remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for cervical spine disability, residuals of injury middle back, and bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy. The Veteran's claim for bibasilar fibrosis due to Agent Orange exposure is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to statin medication prescribed by VA.,The AOJ should obtain additional medical opinions related to the Veteran's neuropathy of the left and right legs, including considering internet articles submitted by the Veteran and his son’s statement.,The AOJ should also seek compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for food allergies (including lactose intolerance, gluten intolerance, a meat allergy, and fructose allergy) due to statin medication prescribed by VA.,The AOJ should obtain additional medical opinions related to the Veteran's cognitive impairment and service connection for myopathy and/or muscle weakness (including fibromyalgia).,The AOJ should seek compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for food allergies (including lactose intolerance, gluten intolerance, a meat allergy, and fructose allergy) due to statin medication prescribed by VA.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for axonal polyneuropathy of the lower extremities as a result of in-service exposure to herbicide agents, including Agent Orange.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, diabetes mellitus, type II, ischemic heart disease, and peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity have been reopened due to new and material evidence. Service connection is granted for tinnitus.,Service connection is also granted for PTSD based on a credible in-service stressor.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates and increased ratings have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his exposure to herbicide agents, as well as his claims for specially adapted housing and a special home adaptation grant. Additional development is needed to confirm the Veteran's alleged in-service TDY to Vietnam.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in the physical loss or permanent loss of use of at least one hand or foot, nor does he have ankylosis of either hip. Therefore, he is ineligible for financial assistance in purchasing a vehicle with adaptive equipment.

The Board granted a 20 percent rating for left and right lower extremity diabetic neuropathy prior to May 26, 2016.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient compliance with previous remand directives. The Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents and contaminated water at Camp Lejeune is presumed, but further clarification on the etiology of his cluster headaches, peripheral neuropathy of upper and lower extremities, and aggravation by coronary artery disease is needed.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings on diabetes mellitus, type II, with erectile dysfunction and related neuropathy issues has been withdrawn by the Veteran prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional examination and opinion regarding service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and an initial rating greater than 10 percent for residuals of right distal tibia and fibula fracture. The Veteran's disability is currently rated as 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 5262, but a higher rating may be warranted based on the current severity of his disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes and diabetic peripheral neuropathy, including as due to hydrazine exposure during active service. The case is being returned for further development and an opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hydrazine exposure in service caused his diabetes.

The Veteran's application to reopen a previously denied service connection claim for PTSD was received on December 19, 2017. The Board denied the claim in January 2015 and found that there is no presumption of 'secondary exposure' based on being near or handling equipment once used in Vietnam.,Evidence submitted since the January 2015 decision does not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim for diabetes mellitus type II. The Veteran's contentions regarding his alleged exposure to Agent Orange are identical to those previously addressed by the Board.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease, prostate cancer with erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. These conditions are presumed to be related to the Veteran's military service due to exposure to herbicides in Thailand.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and hypertension have been denied. The effective date for service connection for bilateral hearing loss remains December 22, 2014.,Service connection for hypertension is remanded to obtain a medical opinion regarding its etiology.