Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for bilateral foot and knee conditions, finding that the Veteran's pes planus preexisted service and was not aggravated by in-service activities. The neuropathy of the feet is not related to service, while the knee osteoarthritis is attributed to intercurrent causes.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for polyneuropathy of the upper and lower extremities due to insufficient evidence in the previous examination report.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) effective November 18, 2009. He also receives additional SMC benefits for need of aid and attendance and housebound status.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, finding no evidence linking these conditions to service or a service-connected disability. The effective dates for granting service connection were set at October 28, 2010.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, including as due to in-service herbicide exposure or secondary to service-connected chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), due to inadequate examination by a neurologist.

The Veteran's initial disability ratings for coronary artery disease, diabetic nephropathy with hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and neuropathy of the lower extremities have been granted. The Veteran is also granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's left shoulder condition is rated at 30 percent effective February 16, 2010. His right hand index and ring finger limitation of motion are currently rated at 10 percent effective November 21, 2019. The Veteran's right hand neuropathy remains at a 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are granted, and the RO is instructed to obtain relevant medical records from DoD and private providers.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed. The Board also remanded the matter of entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities prior to December 12, 2019.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence regarding his exposure to herbicide agents and secondary service connection. The Veteran's heart disorder, diabetes, and peripheral neuropathy are also being reviewed.

The Board has granted service connection for right upper extremity, right lower extremity, and left lower extremity neuropathies due to in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for migraine headaches and a bilateral foot disorder, to include peripheral neuropathy due to inadequate development of the evidence.

The Veteran's service connection claims for plantar fasciitis, Morton's neuroma, pes planus, and bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the feet have been granted. The claim for thyroid disorder is remanded.,Service connection has been established for plantar fasciitis on a direct basis due to its onset during active duty service.

The Board has remanded the TDIU issue due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's employability, including a lack of an occupational evaluation. The AOJ is instructed to obtain additional private treatment records and associate them with the record.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's low back and left leg conditions.

The Veteran's TDIU claims for the periods prior to February 1, 2017 and from December 1, 2018 were denied as his service-connected disabilities did not render him incapable of employment. The claim for TDIU during the period from February 1, 2017 to December 1, 2018 was dismissed as moot due to receipt of SMC based on a combined schedular evaluation of 100 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to unresolved questions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's polyneuropathy, specifically whether it is related to his service-connected PTSD and alcohol abuse.

The Veteran's initial ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities have been granted.,Effective February 21, 2019, a 20 percent rating has been assigned for right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy. Effective April 4, 2018, a 20 percent rating has been assigned for right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left peroneal neuropathy as it is not secondary to a service-connected disability or related to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent after November 2, 2010. The left foot and ankle conditions are each rated at 30 percent. Diabetes mellitus and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are both rated at 10 percent. Bilateral cataracts are rated as 10 percent effective October 28, 2010.