Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection based on a finding of continuous symptoms since service. Service connection for DM, PN of the bilateral lower extremities, and cataracts were denied as there is no evidence of in-service incurrence or continuity of symptomatology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various peripheral neuropathies, bladder neuropathy, and optic nerve loss have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower and upper extremities are granted as service connected due to herbicide exposure in Thailand.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities due to exposure to herbicide agents, finding no evidence of early-onset or persistent symptoms.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in loss of use of a foot or feet, permanent impairment of both eyes, severe burn injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ankylosis of a knee or hip. Therefore, the claim for financial assistance for automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for various conditions, including right and left leg conditions, neuropathy, an acquired psychiatric disorder (depression and anxiety), hypertension, and a heart condition. The VA is directed to obtain medical records from the South Carolina Department of Corrections and schedule the Veteran for VA examinations to address the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome are found to be at least as likely related to his active duty service, including exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

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

The Veteran's hypertension and bilateral upper and lower extremity neuropathy are remanded for additional development to determine if they are related to his service, including chemical exposure.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes, vision impairment, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities as secondary to diabetes due to lack of exposure to herbicide agents during active service.

The Veteran's left forearm disability with neuropathy and left elbow epicondylitis have been granted initial ratings.,For the left forearm, a 40% rating has been assigned effective July 18, 2011. For the left elbow epicondylitis, a separate 10% rating is granted effective August 29, 2019.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his left knee condition, respiratory conditions, sleep apnea, lower spine disability, and bilateral peripheral neuropathy.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding that the Veteran's current condition did not have its onset during or within one year after his military service. The evidence did not establish a link between herbicide agent exposure and the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's claim for increased rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied. The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities due to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates were dismissed.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD.

The appeals for service connection for PTSD, increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and diabetic neuropathy, as well as TDIU are dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, bilateral foot drop, and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a heart disability, diabetes, and bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy due to additional development being necessary.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims for the Veteran's listed conditions, including those related to herbicide exposure, due to his death.

The appeal for COPD is dismissed. The rating for diabetes mellitus remains denied. The appeals for right lower, left lower, right upper, and left upper extremity neuropathy, as well as ED and chronic kidney disease are remanded.