Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to May 16, 2016 due to a lack of evidence showing that his service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and rating increases have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, finding that it is related to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting information regarding the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their impact on his ability to use his feet. The VA is instructed to schedule an examination to clarify these issues.

The Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder is rated at 70 percent from December 18, 2013 to June 21, 2016, due to its significant impact on his occupational and social functioning.

The Veteran's service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is granted. The cases of bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, as the evidence does not show that his neuropathy and diabetes prevent him from performing sedentary work.

The Board has granted service connection for a skin disorder. The remaining issues on appeal, including hypertension, fibromyalgia, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, are remanded due to lack of evidence regarding exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The Board denied reopening and granting service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, PTSD, and unspecified depressive disorder as secondary to a service-connected carcinoma of the lung. The Veteran's claim was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy in multiple extremities, secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The case is being returned for further development including scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity condition, including peripheral neuropathy and numbness, is at least as likely as not related to exposure to toxins, gases, and fumes during his service in the Gulf War. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, right knee condition, left knee condition, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities as they are not related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Board denied service connection for right lower extremity neuropathy and chronic peptic ulcer disease, finding no current disability due to disease or injury.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment for the period prior to July 26, 2019.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and related complications are remanded for further evaluation, including a new examination to assess the current severity of his condition. Additional VA treatment records must be obtained.

The Veteran's hypertension, tension headache disability, and PTSD have been granted service connection. The Veteran's sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and CRPS secondary to trigger finger release are being remanded for further development.,TDIU and SMC issues are also remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the above-mentioned increased rating and service connection issues.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity, and right wrist disability, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, as well as erectile dysfunction, all secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, Type 2.

The Board denied service connection for neuropathy of the left lower extremity, right lower extremity, left upper extremity, and right upper extremity as not related to service or herbicide exposure.,The Board also denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for coronary artery disease, coronary angioplasty with stent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, neuropathy, basal cell carcinoma, and heart condition. The issues are related to alleged herbicide agent exposure during service in Korea.