Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for coronary artery disease with bypass surgery is denied. The claims of service connection for kidney disability, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II has been reopened and granted. The Board also remanded the claims for bilateral lower and upper extremity neuropathy due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's ED is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD with MDD. The remaining claims for increased ratings and service connection are dismissed due to withdrawal.

The Veteran's diabetic polyneuropathy of the right and left lower extremities has been granted a rating of 20 percent, but no higher, for the entire period on appeal.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for neuropathy in all four of his extremities, finding that there is no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases due to incomplete records and requests for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetic peripheral neuropathy affecting his lower extremities and type 2 diabetes mellitus with associated erectile dysfunction and hearing loss, render him incapable of re-entering the workforce due to physical limitations. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical evidence regarding whether the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is related to VA treatment. The Court found that a new medical opinion is needed to address whether the development of peripheral neuropathy altered therapeutic decisions and if it would have rescinded his consent for further chemotherapy.

The Veteran's diabetes is granted service connection based on presumptive exposure to herbicide agents. His right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are also granted as they are proximately due to his diabetes.

The Veteran's appeal for prostate cancer is dismissed as he wishes to withdraw the issue. The remaining issues are remanded due to lack of a complete record.,Issues related to skin cancer, foot disability (tinea pedis), diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy in lower and upper extremities remain unresolved.

The Board denied reopening claims for service connection for cerebellar ataxia and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities due to lack of evidence showing an in-service incurrence.

The Veteran's appeals regarding increased ratings for PTSD, various peripheral neuropathies, and effective dates have been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal regarding a low back disability has been remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for polyneuropathy (claimed as bilateral neuropathy of the hands and feet) is granted, with remand to obtain a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected large B cell lymphoma, right frontal temporal brain tumor.,The decision also includes a remand for further development regarding the Veteran's chronic back condition.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection.,Service connection for peripheral neuropathy is remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the feet is remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is related to service, including cold weather exposure in Korea.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, including as due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and a heart disability are reopened. The Board finds remand necessary to verify the Veteran's alleged exposure to herbicide agents in Germany and to obtain an examination to assess his right knee disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records and an examination for his service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the left and right legs. The issues of entitlement to increased ratings are currently pending.

The Board has denied service connection for left upper extremity neuropathy, right upper extremity neuropathy, lumbar spine disorder, duodenal ulcer, benign prostate hypertrophy, and obstructive sleep apnea as the evidence does not support a link to active service or any service-connected conditions.