Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes and peripheral neuropathy, both presumed to be due to exposure to herbicide agents during the Veteran's Vietnam-era service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his claimed disabilities, including those related to presumed Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in both the right and left lower extremities, finding that it is proximately due to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and myelitis have been granted initial disability ratings of 40 percent effective May 21, 2014.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, as they may be related to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. The AOJ is instructed to verify the Veteran's exposure to herbicides and obtain any relevant medical records.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted for the period from November 19, 2015 to January 20, 2016. As of January 21, 2016, his TDIU claim is dismissed as moot due to the combined rating of 100% for multiple service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including peripheral neuropathy and diabetes, were dismissed as the full benefits sought on appeal have been granted. The remaining issues are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to outstanding medical records, need for additional examinations, and the need to obtain a VA opinion regarding his diabetes mellitus.,The Board is requesting that all relevant treatment records be obtained, including those from Dr. S.A., as well as any other private care providers who may have treated the Veteran since March 2019.

The Board has found that additional development is needed due to the lack of recent VA treatment records and outdated VA examination reports. The Veteran's claims for higher disability evaluations are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for all issues related to peripheral neuropathy and femoral nerve conditions due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities was granted a rating of 40 percent effective July 18, 2018. Before this date, his condition was rated as 20 percent for both legs.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including melanoma, nasal cavity growth, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and vision disability. The Veteran is to be provided with VA examinations to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU based on service-connected hypoxic disorder, mental health and cognitive disorder from May 23, 2016. He is also granted SMC from May 23, 2016.,The Board has referred the issue of entitlement to a TDIU for the period from August 31, 2012 to May 23, 2016 on an extraschedular basis pursuant to 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b) to the Director of Compensation Service.,The Veteran's claim is remanded due to insufficient evidence showing he was unemployable solely based on his service-connected disabilities during the period from August 31, 2012 to May 23, 2016.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted due to his service-connected PTSD. The neuropathy and melanoma claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's disability rating for a heart disorder was restored from 60% to 30%, effective August 8, 2014. The Board found that the evidence did not show actual improvement in his ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work, thus restoring the original rating.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for neuropathy, restless leg syndrome, and a psychiatric disorder due to new and material evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary for the Veteran to undergo VA examinations and obtain additional medical records. The issues of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and visual disorder are all being remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, both claimed as secondary to in-service herbicide exposure. The issues are being remanded due to a failure to provide adequate reasons and bases, specifically regarding the duty to assist.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for heart rash and service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and diabetes, precluded him from obtaining and maintaining any form of gainful employment. The Board granted the TDIU claim based on this finding.