Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding no current diagnosis of this condition and no evidence of functional impairment.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, and left and right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy have been granted. The claim for right hand arthritis is remanded due to insufficient evidence addressing secondary service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hyperlipidemia was dismissed. The claims of service connection for left and right ankle conditions, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, obesity, acquired psychiatric disorder (including depressive disorder, eating disorder, and sleeping disturbances), right knee osteoarthritis and patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee osteoarthritis and patellofemoral pain syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, right hip pain, left hip pain, neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and neuropathy of the right lower extremity have been reopened.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient development of records and need for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's bilateral lower extremity neuropathy is related to toxin exposure in service.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's upper extremity peripheral neuropathy disabilities, as the previous examiner did not acknowledge or discuss the Veteran's reported symptoms.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy due to herbicide exposure. The Veteran's conditions are presumed related to his in-service exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or maintain a substantially gainful occupation since March 31, 2011. Therefore, entitlement to a TDIU on an extraschedular basis is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.,The issue of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim of service connection for osteoporosis is denied.,The Board has denied service connection for sensory neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy, finding that the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection based on Agent Orange exposure and there was no direct evidence linking his current diagnosis to his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities.

The Veteran's claims of increased rating and earlier effective date for tinnitus have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.,The Veteran's claims of service connection for hyperlipidemia, kidney disability, bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, bilateral upper extremity neuropathy, gout, eye disability (cataracts), and hypertension are all denied.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and related neuropathies due to exposure to Agent Orange during service. The Veteran's assertions were not supported by the evidence of record.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral vascular insufficiency of the bilateral lower extremities associated with diabetes, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and bilateral lower extremities associated with diabetes collectively preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and evaluation of various conditions, including a cervical spine disorder, left shoulder disorder, cataracts (secondary to dry eye syndrome), peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, traumatic brain injury, posttraumatic stress disorder, total disability rating based on individual unemployability, and special monthly compensation due to need for aid and attendance. The claims are being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes, and peripheral neuropathy, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board granted his claim for Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and granted a rating in excess of 10 percent for trochanteric bursitis of the left hip, limitation of flexion. The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for trochanteric bursitis of the left hip, limitation of extension and left lower extremity sural nerve neuropathy was denied.,The Board found that there is no evidence to support a finding that tinnitus began during service or is related to in-service noise exposure. The Veteran's disability rating for trochanteric bursitis of the left hip, limitation of flexion, was granted but not increased beyond 10 percent.

The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease, type II diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities are granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his service at the Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for bilateral hearing loss service connection is denied.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II is granted based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents while stationed at U-Tapao Air Force Base in Thailand.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss must be remanded for an updated VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus type II is remanded for a nexus opinion.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities are both remanded for a VA examination and medical opinion.,The Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus type II, and service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities are all remanded.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral lower and upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, as well as his acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD), are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea claim is granted based on service in Southwest Asia.