Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings of hearing loss and tinnitus have been dismissed. The claim for service connection of upper extremity peripheral neuropathy secondary to diabetes mellitus II has been reopened, and the claim is granted.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the Veteran's claims can be adjudicated. The issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus, diabetic retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, left upper extremity, right lower extremity, and left lower extremity are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims for left shoulder disability, eye disabilities, and PTSD due to procedural issues and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for toenail and fingernail disorders have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claims during a Board hearing.,Service connection has been granted for bilateral hearing loss, with no effective date provided.

The Board has denied service connection for a left foot disability, a right foot disability other than Achilles tendonitis, and hearing loss. Service connection was granted for left lower extremity neuropathy and right lower extremity neuropathy.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right wrist disabilities are related to his service-connected somatic symptom disorder and residuals of TBI, but additional evidence is needed from a neurologist to determine if they were caused or aggravated by this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and associated neuropathy have prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to December 30, 2020. The Board has granted TDIU based on this.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, to include neuropathy and other complications is granted. The cause of death due to the Veteran's diabetes mellitus is also granted. SMC based on need for aid and attendance is granted. Claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right knee disability, and left knee disability due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service. The VA examiners concluded that the current diagnoses are not related to service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and associated diabetic peripheral neuropathy are rated at 40 percent effective December 10, 2016. The Board granted an increased rating for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for idiopathic axonal peripheral motor and sensory neuropathy of both lower extremities, as secondary to his service-connected back disabilities. The case is being returned for a more complete VA examination and etiological opinion regarding direct and secondary service connection.

The Veteran's thoracic and lumbar spine disorder, headaches including migraines with aura, and neurological disorder of the left arm are all found to be secondary to his service-connected right knee strain, DJD (arthritis) of the cervical spine with IVDS, and radiculopathy with CTS of the right upper extremity.,The Veteran's heart disorder is also found to be secondary to his service-connected hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the severity of the Veteran's service-connected diabetic peripheral neuropathy of his lower extremities throughout the period on appeal.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity neuropathy is remanded for further examination and medical opinion regarding the etiology of his conditions, including as due to toxic herbicide exposure during service.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his active military service.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection was denied. The TDIU claim is granted, but only effective from October 7, 2010.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from engaging in substantially gainful employment for which his education and occupational experience would otherwise qualify him from April 1, 2015, through March 25, 2019. The Board granted TDIU during this period.

The Board has decided that the service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, to include as secondary to exposure to herbicides, should be remanded due to inadequate medical opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition, diabetes, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities have been reopened due to new and material evidence. However, these claims are all denied.,Service connection was not established for any of the conditions on appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy, prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that a TDIU is warranted based on the severity of his conditions and their impact on his ability to work.