Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has denied increased ratings for service-connected left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding that the Veteran's symptoms do not warrant a rating in excess of 40 percent. The effective date for the increase in evaluation is set at April 11, 2015.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions alone did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to July 9, 2015. His TDIU claim was denied as his disabilities were at 60% combined and did not meet the regulatory threshold for total disability rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral eye disability, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and peripheral neuropathy of the face due to incomplete records. Relevant SSA and private treatment records need to be obtained.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on a need for aid and attendance or due to being housebound was denied. The Board has decided the case should be remanded as there is insufficient evidence regarding his functional limitations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and bilateral neuropathy of the feet, finding no evidence of herbicide exposure during service and insufficient medical evidence to link these conditions to service.

The Board has reopened the claims of service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, as well as low back disability. The claim for service connection for these conditions is granted due to new evidence showing a link between the Veteran's current symptoms and his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for Meniere’s syndrome, right hip bursitis, right knee condition, back condition, and left lower extremity neuropathy with residuals to allow for further evaluation by VA examiners.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine, left shoulder, and bilateral foot disabilities. Service connection was also denied for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents.,There is no evidence linking these conditions to service or to any in-service injury.

The Board has remanded the case for additional examination and opinion regarding service connection for a bilateral upper extremity peripheral nerve condition, including as due to Agent Orange exposure. The Veteran's claims are related to his reported numbness in service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, and heart transplant are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence. The Veteran is presumed exposed to herbicide agents in Thailand during his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for numbness in his hands and feet, as well as an increased rating for ischemic heart disease with paroxysmal cardiac arrhythmia (also diagnosed as valvular heart disease with septal infarct) associated with herbicide exposure, are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including Type II diabetes mellitus and its complications, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted entitlement to TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of his upper and lower extremities, as secondary to diabetes mellitus (diabetes), due to incomplete medical opinions regarding the relationship between the conditions and service.

The Veteran's claims for COPD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, acid reflux, peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, and glaucoma have been denied.,The Veteran was not provided with VA examinations or medical opinions as required by law.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, finding that it had onset in service and is related to the Veteran's diabetes.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected and non-service-connected disabilities, including ratings for various conditions. The AOJ is instructed to obtain the Veteran’s SSA records and update VA treatment records before readjudicating these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep apnea, heart disability, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type II, and neuropathies were denied as the evidence did not support a link to his active service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is rated at 100% effective October 31, 2019. The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of bilateral upper extremities has been granted service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for autonomic neuropathy, bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, nerve damage of the right arm, and peripheral neuropathy of the left arm due to Agent Orange exposure. The case will be reviewed with addendum VA medical opinions and additional private treatment records.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection, including for fibromyalgia, MDD, diabetes mellitus and its related peripheral neuropathies, GERD, OSA, and a foot disorder. The claims are not currently resolved.