Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected residuals of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy due to an August 2020 VA examination that incorrectly granted service connection for all radicular groups. Additional development is needed to clarify which nerves are affected and if there are any thigh or upper extremity symptoms.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of diabetes mellitus, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, heart disease, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and erectile dysfunction (ED).

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of various peripheral neuropathy disabilities and prostatectomy residuals were denied. The Veteran was granted initial ratings, but the Board found that higher ratings were not warranted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various knee disorders, shoulder disorder, and peripheral neuropathy have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The claim to reopen the matter of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral feet has been denied. The claims for substitution purposes regarding kidney condition, diabetes mellitus, and respiratory condition (COPD) have been remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate evaluations and a need for an opinion from an endocrinologist or other clinician with experience in diabetes.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral lower extremity and upper extremity peripheral neuropathies due to herbicide exposure, including as secondary to service-connected coronary artery disease. The remand requires a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's neuropathies are aggravated by his service-connected coronary artery disease.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities due to a lack of recent VA examination. The TDIU claim is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other claims.

The Veteran's representative withdrew the appeals for prostate cancer, melanoma, diabetes mellitus type II, right leg peripheral neuropathy, and left leg peripheral neuropathy before a decision was made.

The Board has denied service connection for a unilateral or bilateral foot disorder as secondary to the left foot hallux valgus disability. The initial rating for the service-connected left foot hallux valgus disability is also denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ED has been reopened, but the case is still pending as it was remanded due to need for additional medical opinions and examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and he has been granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities. The combined rating of all conditions does not meet the criteria for a higher rating or TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his heart disorder and right eye ischemic optic neuropathy, including as secondary to a service-connected disability. The claims are being remanded because of inadequate VA examination reports and need further clarification regarding herbicide exposure in Thailand.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for medical opinions regarding the appellant's mental health condition and whether he was insane at the time of his misconduct, which led to his discharge.

The Board has remanded two issues related to service connection for neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities due to unclear etiology.

The Veteran's service-connected lower extremity peripheral neuropathy prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment, leading to a grant of TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for a neurological disability of the right lower extremity, finding no evidence linking it to service or any service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that additional evidence needs to be considered and the claims for service connection are being remanded. The Veteran's hearing loss, lower back, upper extremity neuropathy, and hypertension disabilities are all under consideration.

The Veteran's knee disabilities are remanded for further development.,The Veteran's foot disabilities are remanded for further development.,The Veteran's bilateral hallux valgus is remanded for further development.,The Veteran's hearing loss and dizziness claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating or service connection in all cases.