Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has decided that the Veteran's left shoulder osteoarthritis and associated peripheral neuropathy warrant a higher disability rating than 20 percent. However, further development is needed to clarify if the 'Popeye deformity' is related to his service-connected shoulder condition or if it is a separate issue.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's left leg disability, including his arthritis and its relationship to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral neuropathy of the upper extremities, including as secondary to military environmental exposure and service-connected diabetes mellitus type II (DM II), due to a lack of evidence showing that his condition was incurred or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation prior to April 6, 2019.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right upper and lower extremity radiculopathy disabilities, including as secondary to his service-connected right foot condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for neuropathy of the right wrist, as secondary to his service-connected right wrist tendonitis, is being remanded due to an inadequate VA medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete opinions and need for additional development. The issues include psychiatric disorders, obstructive sleep apnea, hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, Parkinson's disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, and peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity due to exposure to herbicide agents. The RO needs to conduct additional development, including contacting MRRC to verify the Veteran's alleged exposure during his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed. The Board has granted a 10% rating for the back and right wrist scars from January 22, 2018 onwards.

The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds no basis to grant a higher rating.,The Veteran's dermatitis is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board does not find any evidence supporting a higher rating.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is currently rated at 20 percent. The Board has determined that further examination and consideration of his service-connected condition are needed due to the possibility of additional complications.

The Board denied service connection for lumbar spine disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities. The Veteran's lumbar spine condition was found not to be related to his active service.,Service connection for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity was also denied as it is not linked to his in-service injury or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right radial nerve is now rated at 30 percent, while all other peripheral neuropathy conditions remain at 20 percent.

The Veteran's claim for reentrance into a VR&E program was denied as there is no evidence showing that her service-connected disabilities have worsened to the extent that she cannot perform her current job duties, and her occupation previously found rehabilitated under Chapter 31 is not shown to be unsuitable.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee disorders have been reopened, but the Board has remanded these issues due to insufficient evidence.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for RLE peripheral neuropathy is pending and will be remanded as well.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to the Veteran withdrawing their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, right lower extremity neuropathy, and left lower extremity neuropathy have been granted service connection.,Service connection for hypertension is also granted as it is secondary to the previously established service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during service aboard the U.S.S. Rehoboth is as likely as not related to his current condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to failure of the Veteran to provide requested information and forms necessary for VA to adjudicate his claim of entitlement to a TDIU. The remaining issues on appeal are for further development, including scheduling VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to insufficient evidence showing he was unable to secure and maintain gainful employment despite his service-connected disabilities.