Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment prior to March 7, 2017. The Board denied entitlement to a TDIU on this basis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a low back condition and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to insufficient evidence in the December 2019 VA examination report. The case is returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for bladder disability due to withdrawal. The claims of service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, hypertension, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, cervical spine disability, obstructive sleep apnea, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory condition, and GERD are all REMANDED due to new evidence received.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and a heart disorder, including coronary artery disease (CAD), as these conditions are not found to be related to his active military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted a 40 percent rating for right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy (sciatic nerve) since the Veteran's symptoms are manifested as moderately severe incomplete paralysis.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his education and professional experience are sufficient for him to obtain and maintain substantial employment despite his service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is related to his active duty service, including exposure to herbicides while in-service. As a result, service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities due to unclear etiology and lack of contemporaneous medical evidence. The Veteran is advised to provide a statement regarding the onset of his symptoms, and a VA examiner will be asked to provide opinions on whether the conditions are related to active duty service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities is granted as service-connected due to aggravation by his service-connected hypertension, coronary artery disease, and residuals of a stroke.,Special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance is granted.

The Veteran's ALS was granted service connection and a 100% disability rating effective November 7, 2008. The earlier effective date of May 4, 2007 for SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(2) is also granted.,The Veteran's neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities was granted a 20% rating effective November 7, 2008.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for neuropathy of the bilateral legs has been withdrawn. The Board has remanded cases involving sleep apnea and neuropathy of the bilateral arms, to include as secondary to service-connected PTSD and shoulder disabilities, respectively.

The Board has dismissed the appeals of service connection claims for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, diabetes mellitus type 2, peripheral neuropathy, and left leg amputation due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for pes planus, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to inadequate medical opinions and missing VA treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for arthritis of the cervical spine, as well as bilateral upper extremity disabilities (neuropathy and radiculopathy) that are secondary to her service-connected cervical arthritis.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus as due to herbicide exposure. The heart disability, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and foot disabilities are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to insufficient opinions regarding the etiology of his neck, left hip, and bilateral foot disabilities. The claims are not currently decided on service connection.

The Board has denied service connection for a chronic respiratory disorder and remanded the issues of diabetes mellitus, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, headaches, and blurred vision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to service-connected PTSD and/or herbicide exposure, as well as secondary service connection.

The Board has determined that additional medical records are needed and the Veteran should be provided with VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions, including whether they are related to service or secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to conflicting opinions and inconsistencies among the VA examination, including a lack of informed consent.