Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, left lower extremity, right upper extremity, and left upper extremity as secondary to toxic herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical evidence and a need for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and an examination. The Veteran's claim is pending as service connection may be established on a new and material basis.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II requires, at worst, prescribed insulin and restricted diet. The Board denied an increased rating for this condition.,The Veteran's coronary artery disease (CAD) is currently rated 60 percent disabling prior to February 1, 2017, with a 10 percent rating thereafter. The Board remanded the issue due to insufficient evidence regarding current severity of CAD.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted for the period from January 23, 2015 to November 15, 2019. His service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied service connection for left upper, right upper, left lower, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to lack of a diagnosed condition.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension has been reopened and granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD and IHD. The issue of service connection for peripheral neuropathy, bilateral lower extremity, due to in-service burn pit exposure is remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, type 2, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension have been granted. These conditions are all secondary to his service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's tinnitus, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, type 2, and skin cancer are all granted as they are presumed to be related to his service due to exposure to herbicide agents.,Service connection for retinopathy is remanded. The issue of whether the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was aggravated by service is also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type 2, Parkinson's disease, coronary artery disease, diabetic retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and erectile dysfunction have been granted as due to exposure to herbicides.,The Veteran was found to have set foot in Vietnam during his service, which is presumed for purposes of herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to February 13, 2017, for a 10 percent rating for post-surgical residuals of right ilioinguinal and right genital branch of the genitofemoral neuropathy is denied. The effective date is set at February 13, 2017, as it was factually ascertainable that such disability affected the femoral nerve branch.

The Veteran's death was attributed to hypertension, which the Board found service-connected for purposes of determining whether it contributed to his death. The cause of death listed on his certificate was respiratory failure due to or as a consequence of acute diastolic heart failure and pneumonia.,Service connection was denied for myasthenia gravis, autoimmune disorders (SLE and RA), and peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for clarification on whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone render him in need of regular aid and attendance. The case is being remanded for a VA examination to determine the functional impairment attributable to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities as due to herbicide exposure, including a request for a VA medical opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity neuropathy have been reopened. The Board has remanded the cases for further development, including medical examinations to determine if any exposures during service caused his neuropathies.

The Board denied service connection for neurological disorders of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, finding no current diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy or radiculopathy. The Veteran's CTS was not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period.

The Veteran's claims for payment of non-VA medical expenses on June 15, 2015 and September 17, 2015 were denied as there was no indication that the treatment was for a condition requiring immediate medical attention.,For the June 15, 2015 incident, the Board found that the Veteran's back pain did not meet the criteria of an emergency condition. For September 17, 2015, the Board determined there was no indication VA sent the Veteran to Fawcett Memorial Hospital.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination to determine the current severity of his bilateral hearing loss and peripheral neuropathy.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus, low back condition, bilateral flat feet, and ocular hypertension. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left hand is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the eligibility criteria for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or adaptive equipment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations. The issues include TBI, Left Shoulder Disorder, peripheral neuropathies of upper and lower extremities, and PTSD.