Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to an apparent error in the previous denial.,Service connection has been denied for peripheral neuropathy of both upper extremities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to April 13, 2009.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right lower extremity sensorimotor polyneuropathy as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disorder.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including those for Parkinson's disease (now characterized as essential tremor), diabetes mellitus, and other disabilities. The appeal is being returned to the RO for further review of new evidence.

The Board has dismissed all issues related to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the appeal is granted. The Board has also remanded several issues related to peripheral neuropathy of various extremities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus type II, left foot and right foot peripheral neuropathy, bilateral knee peripheral neuropathy, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to potential exposure to herbicide agents during service. The RO is instructed to obtain deck logs from ships involved in the Veteran's service and confirm his presence at sea off the coast of Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy in his arms and legs due to exposure to toxins in service, including Agent Orange and ammunition-related toxins in Vietnam. The Veteran needs to be examined to determine if his current nerve disorders are related to any of these exposures.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, diabetes mellitus, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, cataracts and dry eyes, and other conditions, are found to be of sufficient severity to prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment for the period prior to September 17, 2018.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to outstanding VA treatment records and further medical opinions are needed.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy (PN), left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, and tinnitus have been dismissed.,A 40 percent rating has been granted for PN in the upper and lower extremities.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for hepatitis C and remanded the claims for higher ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for left elbow ulnar neuropathy (cubital tunnel syndrome) due to VA surgical treatment, finding that the disability was not caused by carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment or similar instance of fault on the part of VA.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, both of which were not related to her active service or exposure to herbicide agents. The claim for service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and neuropathy, finding that the Veteran did not serve in Vietnam or have herbicide exposure. The conditions are considered to be unrelated to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraines, right ankle disability, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities due to inadequate opinions in the VA examinations.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted, but his diabetes mellitus rating remains remanded for further action.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, finding that the evidence is in approximate balance as to whether these conditions are related to the Veteran's active duty service. The decision is based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of all four limbs, finding that the condition is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy was denied. The Board also remanded the issue of entitlement to a Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU).