Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The petition to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus is granted. The appeal is allowed to that extent only, and the claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral upper extremity neuropathy are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for sensory motor polyneuropathy, finding that the Veteran's condition is at least as likely as not incurred during his service in Vietnam due to exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates due to procedural issues.,The Veteran's neck disability is being reviewed as it may be related to a pre-existing condition aggravated by service.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed. Service connection is granted for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension due to presumed exposure to herbicides during service. The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy claims are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, right upper extremity, back condition, left lower extremity, and right lower extremity.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange during his Vietnam service.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type 2, is denied for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent. The evidence does not show the need for regulation of activities.

The Board has decided to remand the cases due to insufficient opinions regarding the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy and its relation to service, herbicide exposure at Camp Lejeune, or contaminated water.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, heart disability, kidney disability, peripheral neuropathy, hypertension, hyperlipoproteinemia, prostate disability, sinus disability, scotoma, and respiratory disorder are all remanded for further development.,Service connection is being remanded for the Veteran's heart disability, kidney disability, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, hypertension, hyperlipoproteinemia, prostate disability (benign prostatic hypertrophy), sinus disability (allergic rhinitis), scotoma, and respiratory disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the service connection claims for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to inadequate examination.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA opinion to address whether the Veteran's idiopathic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities is related to service, including Agent Orange exposure, and if it is secondary or aggravated by his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's plexopathy and axillary neuropathy of the left upper extremity is granted a 40 percent rating, effective from January 29, 2016. The cervical spine disability remains at 30 percent.

The Veteran's upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathies are etiologically related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type 2. Service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include generalized anxiety disorder. The issues of service connection for CAD, diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities are remanded due to inextricably intertwined with the denial of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's diabetes and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities are granted with an increased rating. The claim for service connection for tremors (claimed as suspected Parkinson's) and low back disability is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and restless leg syndrome due to VA examinations being necessary.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims for service connection, including sinusitis, respiratory disability (asbestosis and asthma), neuropathy of the lower left extremity, neuropathy of the right left extremity, thoracic aortic aneurism, and ischemic heart disease. These claims are based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Board has denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, and has remanded issues related to hypertension, abdominal aneurysm, peripheral vascular disease, and TDIU.

The Veteran's left lower extremity radiculopathy and alcoholic neuropathy are rated at 20 percent, effective from the date of claim. The other issues have been addressed as per the decision.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and ischemic heart disease are granted as service connected due to exposure to herbicide agents during active duty.,The Veteran's gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, right leg peripheral neuropathy, and neck arthritis are remanded for further examination and medical opinion.