Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's myxoid liposarcoma and its relationship to her secondary conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining all forms of substantially gainful employment, so his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is denied.

The Board denied service connection for chloracne, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy all claimed as due to herbicide exposure.

The Board has denied service connection for COPD and remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction due to herbicide exposure in Thailand.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the grant of service connection for diabetes mellitus, diabetic nephropathy, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and coronary artery disease. The Veteran's claims were not granted prior to October 30, 2006.

The Board has withdrawn the appeal for squamous cell carcinoma and remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity and left lower extremity.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities was granted effective September 10, 2019. The rating assigned is 40 percent for each affected extremity.

The Board has denied service connection for migraine headaches and neuropathy of the left sciatic nerve as secondary to a lower back disability. The Veteran's claims for left foot and right foot disabilities, as well as his lower back disability, are remanded for further examination and opinion.,Service connection cannot be established for migraine headaches or neuropathy of the left sciatic nerve due to lack of evidence of current diagnoses.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions render him in need of regular aid and assistance, which is granted for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities is found to be related to his service exposure to herbicides, and thus service connection is granted.

The Board granted effective dates of February 15, 2012 for the grants of service connection for PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for various conditions due to the appellant's death.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including lumbar spine disorder, left varicocele, right varicocele, neuropathy of the lower and upper extremities, and knee disorders. The decision also noted that a right ankle disorder was not shown.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertensive vascular disease as secondary to PTSD. The remaining claims of service connection for myelitis, neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities are remanded due to their potential inextricability with the newly granted benefit.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development, including evaluations and service connection determinations. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also being remanded to consider additional factors.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection. His CAD has also been granted based on herbicide exposure in Korea.,Service connection for his back disability, right lower extremity sciatica, skin disabilities (porphyria cutanea tarda and eczema), hemochromatosis, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, and TDIU has been granted. However, these claims are remanded due to lack of evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and seeking opinions on the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral foot conditions and peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further evaluation of his diabetes, nephropathy, peripheral neuropathy involving multiple nerves, and diabetic retinopathy with cataracts.,VA will schedule the Veteran for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent rating, service connection for low back disability, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy (presumptive due to exposure to herbicide agents), and TDIU are all granted. Service connection for an eye condition is dismissed.