Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating of arteriosclerotic heart disease is denied, and the issue of service connection for peripheral neuropathy affecting the bilateral feet and hands is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, diagnosed as cubital tunnel syndrome, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during his active military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus Type II, left eye retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities due to herbicide exposure. Additional development is required including submission to the JSRRC and obtaining a medical opinion from a VA examiner.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a skin disability and numbness of left hand (neuropathy) has been dismissed as the Veteran's representative requested withdrawal of the appeals.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is related to service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and an addendum opinion to determine if the Veteran's diagnosed neuropathy is a congenital defect or disease aggravated by radiation exposure in service.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection were denied.,Initial ratings of 20 percent prior to October 31, 2011, and a rating in excess of 40 percent from October 31, 2011, to February 20, 2020, for peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity were granted. A rating in excess of 60 percent thereafter was denied.,Initial ratings of 20 percent prior to October 31, 2011, and a rating in excess of 40 percent from October 31, 2011, to February 20, 2020, for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity were granted. A rating in excess of 60 percent thereafter was denied.

The Board has granted a TDIU, and the claims for increased ratings have been denied. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction claim was withdrawn by his representative.

The Board has remanded multiple issues related to the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, peripheral neuropathy of upper and lower extremities, radiation proctitis, and coronary artery disease due to additional development being needed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left hip disability and left leg neuropathy, finding that there is no evidence of these conditions during or after his military service. The right knee disability claim was remanded due to insufficient information.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease, but the remaining issues of service connection for neuropathy and/or lack of circulation of upper and lower extremities are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's neck condition, right upper extremity neuropathy, and left upper extremity neuropathy as secondary to his service-connected neck condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient information regarding his in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The RO is instructed to attempt verification of this exposure and provide a formal finding if further details are needed.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with MDD, along with other disabilities, has rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment. He is granted a TDIU and SMC at the housebound rate.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities were denied as the evidence did not show that his symptoms warranted a rating higher than 20 percent for RUE, LUE, or 10 percent for RLE and LLE.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on aid and attendance or housebound is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error. The Board needs additional medical evidence to determine if his service-connected disabilities alone render him in need of regular aid and assistance.

The Board has determined that the severance of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities was improper due to evidence indicating the condition was related to in-service exposure to herbicides, specifically Agent Orange. As a result, benefits are restored.

The Board dismissed the appeals due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, thus his TDIU claim is denied.

The Board has found procedural errors and is remanding the case for further action, including issuing a Supplemental Statement of the Case.