Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the claims for cervical spine disability and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board has granted service connection for right lower and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding that the conditions are related to presumed herbicide agent exposure during active service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and work history.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, finding that the Veteran's employment history and disability ratings did not warrant a TDIU prior to March 22, 2010.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to potential service connection and dependency issues. The cause of death is under review, as well as dependency benefits.

The Board has granted service connection for osteopenia, but the remaining issues on appeal are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions and missing records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right upper extremities due to radiation exposure during service. The case will be further developed by obtaining a dose estimate based on all available records, including those from nuclear submarines, and then scheduling an examination to determine if the conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate analysis and reliance on a September 2014 VA examination. The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus and/or herbicide exposure may be related to his diagnosed neurological disorder of the right lower extremity.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, left upper extremity, left lower extremity, and right lower extremity due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between these conditions and active service.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient documentation of VA treatment records from prior to August 2007, which are referenced by examiners. The AOJ needs to ensure these records are associated with the claims file.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board has restored service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The termination of SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ is also restored.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes. He also receives SMC at the housebound rate and for loss of use of a creative organ, but not for need of regular aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and related neuropathy issues due to inadequate medical opinions. The claims will be reviewed again with new evidence.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and diabetes mellitus, type II with peripheral neuropathy as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, a headache disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity as they are not related to active duty service or secondary to a service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to compensation benefits pursuant to the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for back disability, left lower extremity (LLE) peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity (RLE) peripheral neuropathy due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board granted increased ratings for left upper extremity neuropathy, including separate ratings for the median, radial, and ulnar nerves. The decision was based on new evidence that established a connection to service.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities as secondary to exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange).

The claims to reopen the previously denied claims of entitlement to service connection for lumbar spine disorder, LLE neuropathy, and RLE neuropathy are granted. The claim to reopen the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for lumbar spine disorder, LLE neuropathy, and RLE neuropathy for accrued benefits purposes is remanded.