Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for pernicious anemia is denied. The issues of increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy in each extremity and entitlement to TDIU are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the schedular requirements for TDIU prior to June 21, 2011, but his unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is supported by evidence of record. The case is remanded for further consideration.

The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, as well as her right hip pain, are granted. Her bilateral plantar fasciitis is also granted with a 50% rating from October 21, 2019.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right hand and left foot, finding that it is related to chemotherapy used to treat the Veteran's service-connected Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral upper extremity neuropathy.

The Veteran's degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine is related to his military service and granted. The cervical strain, peripheral neuropathy in all four extremities are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for neurobehavioral effects and an increased rating for his service-connected headache disorder. The appeals of the remaining issues are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to insufficient opinions regarding service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and erectile dysfunction. The claims are related as they could significantly impact each other.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates of February 29, 2016 for the grant of service connection for right upper extremity and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy are granted.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral knee arthritis, diabetes with kidney disease, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and stroke have all been granted due to evidence showing a relationship between these conditions and his active duty service.,Service connection is also granted on a presumptive basis for diabetes with kidney disease as it is associated with exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the cause of death and its relation to service-connected conditions.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, right upper extremity, and both lower extremities. Service connection was granted for PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are remanded due to inadequate examination reports and need further consideration.

The Veteran's renal insufficiency was granted an effective date of May 6, 2009.,Right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy received a disability rating of 80 percent from June 4, 2019.,Left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy received a disability rating of 80 percent from June 4, 2019.,Right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy received a disability rating of 30 percent from May 6, 2009.,Right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy received a disability rating of 50 percent from August 24, 2015 and 20 percent from August 6, 2019.,Left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy received a disability rating of 20 percent from May 6, 2009 and 40 percent from August 24, 2015.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development and examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.,The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development and examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.,The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development and examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.,The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development and examination to determine whether he has rheumatoid arthritis due to in-service exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune or an herbicide agent while stationed in Vietnam.,The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development and examination to determine the nature and etiology of his peripheral neuropathy of the legs, including whether it is secondary to a service-connected disability or due to in-service exposure to contaminated water while stationed at Camp Lejeune or an herbicide agent while stationed in Vietnam.,The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development and examination to determine the nature and etiology of his peripheral neuropathy of the legs, including whether it is secondary to a service-connected disability or due to in-service exposure to contaminated water while stationed at Camp Lejeune or an herbicide agent while stationed in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that new VA examinations are needed for the Veteran's spine and nerve disabilities due to a worsening of symptoms since his last examination. The TDIU claim is deferred until these examinations are completed.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions are being remanded due to conflicting information regarding herbicide exposure and the grant or denial of service connection for DM. The VA will obtain opinions on the etiology of the Veteran's conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and the need for further medical opinions regarding service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection. However, his right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction are being remanded for further examination and opinion.,Right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathies and erectile dysfunction are currently diagnosed but their etiology is unclear. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered after a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's neurological disorder of the right upper extremity, including radiculopathy, ulnar neuropathy, and polyneuropathy. The TDIU claim is also being remanded due to its inextricable link with the RUE neurological disorder claim.