Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional private treatment records.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and its related secondary conditions due to insufficient reasoning in the previous VA opinion. The case is also remanded for service connection of kidney failure, hypothyroidism, bilateral macular edema, hypertension, high cholesterol, arthritis, diabetic neuropathy of the right lower extremity, diabetic neuropathy of the left lower extremity, chronic anemia, and a dental disorder.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of entitlement to increased ratings for his service-connected right leg venous stasis/insufficiency, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and a right foot condition with ankle problems. The claims are being remanded for additional examinations.

The Veteran's left knee condition is granted service connection. The cervical spine disorder and bilateral ulnar neuropathy are remanded for further review.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU due to insufficient evidence regarding his employment history during the appeal period, despite meeting the schedular requirements for a TDIU based on service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, finding that his condition is not related to his military service, including presumed exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral upper extremity neuropathy, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are a sign or symptom of an undiagnosed illness as a result of her service in the Persian Gulf War. The most persuasive evidence supports this decision.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction, and sciatic nerve peripheral neuropathy were denied. The claim for the right knee disability was remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claims for ischemic heart disease, tinnitus, and right ear hearing loss are granted. Claims for sleep apnea, diabetic cardiomyopathy, diabetic neuropathy of the lower extremities, avascular necrosis, gastrointestinal disability, diabetic retinopathy, and diabetic nephropathy are denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of his lumbar spine disability and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The issues are related to exposure to herbicide agents during active duty in Vietnam.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Board dismissed all appeals for service connection and disability ratings related to the veteran's conditions, including heart disabilities, psychiatric disorders, diabetic nephropathy, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathies, and retinopathy. The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's previously denied claim for service connection for hypertension is now reopened. The issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2; left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy; right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy; PTSD; and TDIU are all remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, requires only a restricted diet and oral hypoglycemic agents. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding of regulation of activities due to his diabetes. Therefore, he is not entitled to a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's need for aid and attendance is not due to a service-connected condition other than his cerebral vascular accident with right hemiparesis. The Board finds that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for SMC based on need for aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded several issues on appeal, including the denial of service connection for right ear hearing loss and the need to determine if a compensable rating is warranted for left ear hearing loss. The Veteran's current audiometric findings do not meet VA criteria for a disability due to impaired hearing in either ear.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the AOJ failing to address specific VA examination reports in their September 2021 Statement of the Case.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for an updated VA examination to determine if the Veteran's bilateral upper extremity condition is related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the Veteran's hand disabilities are related to service or secondary to any service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity or left upper extremity, and therefore service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.