Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities/CIDP and erectile dysfunction, finding that these conditions are aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for various service-connected disabilities, finding no clear and unmistakable error in the original rating decisions.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of all four extremities, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is due to presumed Agent Orange exposure during his time at Ubon RTAFB.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment prior to May 24, 2017.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU prior to April 23, 2021 due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from obtaining and sustaining substantially gainful employment. The appeal for a TDIU after April 23, 2021 is denied as the combined disability rating is now at 100%.

The Board has determined that the evidence is at least in relative equipoise as to whether the Veteran's Obstructive Sleep Apnea was aggravated by his service-connected Bladder Cancer, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) has been dismissed.,Service connection is granted for tinnitus, with the condition beginning during active service.

The Veteran's C-5-T1 sensory neuropathy of the right hand is granted a 70 percent rating, but no higher. The TDIU claim is also remanded for further development.

The Veteran's generalized polyneuropathy of the right and left lower extremities is rated at 30 percent on and after March 5, 2013.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error, specifically regarding treatment records from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The Appellant's attorney requested these records as they may contain information related to herbicide exposure and treatment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and entitlement to a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) as well as the extraschedular rating for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease.

The Veteran's service connection claims for prostate cancer, skin cancer, diabetes mellitus II, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, left toenail condition, xerosis of forearms, actinic keratosis, demodex folliculitis, chronic otitis externa (left ear pain), and vertigo are being remanded due to the need for further development regarding herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance, but he is entitled to special monthly compensation at the housebound rate from September 15, 2014.

The Veteran's claims for neck, left ankle, and low back conditions have been denied. The Board found no current diagnoses of these conditions.,The Veteran's claim for migraines has been remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has found that additional development is required due to the need for a new examination and medical opinions regarding the Veteran's bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, which may be related to service or diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's hypertension and bilateral hearing loss have been denied initial compensable ratings.,Diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity has been granted a noncompensable rating since November 1, 2012. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left femoral nerve was granted a separate 10% rating since July 7, 2021.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for TBI, right shoulder disability, and cervical spine disability have been dismissed due to voluntary withdrawal of the claims.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity and left upper extremity were also dismissed due to voluntary withdrawal of the claims.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination due to new evidence and possible worsening of the Veteran's diabetic nephropathy.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for balanitis with phimosis, erectile dysfunction, headaches, anxiety disorder, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Board has dismissed appeals regarding earlier effective dates for service connection of erectile dysfunction and SMC based on loss of use. Service connection for PTSD is granted, with an initial 40 percent rating for diabetes mellitus type II. Other issues are remanded.