Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's residual discectomy is granted at a 60 percent rating from June 24, 2007. Separate compensable ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities prior to May 8, 2008 are denied. A rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities is denied. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is granted at a 40 percent rating.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability, cervical spine disability, loss of feeling of the right hand disability, loss of feeling of the left hand disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, and right ankle disability. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and active service.,The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine disability, bilateral knees, bilateral ankles, and bilateral hands due to insufficient medical opinions in the record.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and bilateral neuropathy of the lower extremities, finding that there is no evidence to support these claims.

The Board has granted service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy and/or neuropathy, finding that the condition is related to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran experienced a traumatic stressor related to his combat service in Vietnam and has been diagnosed with PTSD, which is linked to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. A new examination is required as the previous VA examination was inadequate.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and a pulmonary lung condition. The decision found that new and material evidence was not received to reopen any of these claims.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for Parkinson's Disease, right lower extremity disability, and left lower extremity disability due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathy, hypertension, and a lumbosacral spine disability due to in-service exposure to an herbicide agent (Agent Orange). The Veteran's service treatment records are unavailable through no fault of his own. Further efforts to obtain these records would be futile. The Board also found that the Veteran was not exposed to Agent Orange during active service, and thus denied service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is rated at 20 percent. His right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are each rated at 10 percent prior to October 26, 2018, and 20 percent thereafter. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to other service-connected conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for right upper extremity neuropathy, left upper extremity neuropathy, right lower extremity neuropathy, and left lower extremity neuropathy. Service connection for sinusitis is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board granted a TDIU as of March 7, 2013. The Veteran's claim for residuals of a TBI and left leg disorder is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The remaining issues are remanded due to the need for additional development and medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II (DMII), hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities due to potential exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The claims are also remanded for further examination regarding his right wrist disorder, bilateral ankle disorders, right hip disorder, and left knee disorder.

The Veteran is granted entitlement to TDIU and SMC based on housebound status prior to September 28, 2009 due to his service-connected psychiatric disorder and other disabilities rated at least 60 percent combined.

The Board has remanded the claims for scleroderma CREST syndrome, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, a pulmonary disorder including interstitial lung disease, and arthritis due to potential service connection issues.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, specifically sciatic and femoral nerves, has been granted increased ratings to 40 percent for each affected nerve.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of all four extremities, and erectile dysfunction due to conflicting evidence and need for further clarification.

The Board has granted effective dates of October 4, 2013 for the grants of increased ratings to various service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for arthritis in both feet and a right shoulder disability due to insufficient examination findings.,Further medical evaluation is needed to determine if the Veteran currently has these conditions.