Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is rated at 20 percent and denied a higher rating.,Before September 13, 2021, the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right leg was rated at 10 percent and denied a higher rating.,Beginning May 21, 2021, the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right leg is rated at 20 percent and denied a higher rating.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the left leg is rated at 10 percent and denied a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left hands, insomnia, and a heart disability are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are being remanded due to insufficient medical evidence. The VA will obtain additional treatment records and schedule the Veteran for a comprehensive examination.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and bilateral foot and leg neuropathy. Service connection was granted for left upper extremity radiculopathy.,Service connection for right upper extremity radiculopathy was also granted.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as incurred in service. The claims for reopening of diabetes mellitus type II, PTSD, and skin disability are remanded due to new evidence. Other service connection claims are also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for cervical spine, right knee, radiculopathy, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy disabilities due to inadequate examination opinions. The Veteran's service-connected low back disability is alleged as a potential cause.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities are being remanded due to new evidence received. The Board will determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents in Vietnam, which could affect his claim.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic left foot neuropathy and a bilateral hip disability, both found to be secondary to the Veteran's service-connected asthma with eosinophilia.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various lower extremity disabilities due to incomplete development and lack of nexus opinions.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability evaluations for diabetes mellitus, Type-II with erectile dysfunction and peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating than 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, and denied the other claims.

The Veteran's daughter is seeking service connection for various peripheral neuropathy conditions and a right eye disability, all claimed as due to exposure to herbicide agents. The appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA records.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right hands, left and right upper extremities, and left foot. The appeal was also remanded for further development regarding a low back injury.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, sleep apnea, and peripheral neuropathy due to presumed herbicide agent exposure. Service connection was denied for onychomycosis, obesity, and GERD.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea secondary to PTSD and Bilateral Lower Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy secondary to Diabetes Mellitus Type II. The preponderance of evidence supports these findings.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU prior to May 19, 2017 is remanded due to incomplete employment and education history provided by the Veteran. The Board requests that she complete Forms 21-8940 and 21-4192, and obtains her SSA records.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, peripheral vascular disease of the left lower extremity, and peripheral vascular disease of the right lower extremity as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus. Service connection for retinopathy is denied.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations for diplopia, right hand disability, and left hand disability are inadequate. The Veteran's claims of entitlement to an initial compensable disability rating for diplopia, service connection for right hand disability (claimed as peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity), and service connection for left hand disability (claimed as peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity) are being remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, atrial bradycardia, intracranial subdural hematoma, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The claims for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and loss of taste are being remanded.,The Board found that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's SCC and loss of taste are related to herbicide exposure during service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for additional development and examination, as requested by the Veteran. The issues of initial compensable evaluation for service-connected DM and increased evaluation for PFB are being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for further action.

The Board has remanded the claims for right ear hearing loss, right upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, cold injury residuals in both upper and lower extremities, and muscle atrophy in both upper and lower extremities due to incomplete development of evidence.,Additional medical opinions are needed to address the nature and etiology of these conditions.