Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 30 percent for the right upper extremity or 20 percent for the left upper extremity.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 are remanded due to the need for new VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, type II diabetes mellitus, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to type II diabetes mellitus are granted.,The Veteran's claim for reopening of service connection for a psychiatric disability is granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for deep vein thrombosis, Charcot disease, diabetes, diabetic neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy, and residual left leg nerve damage as secondary to deep vein thrombosis. The decision is based on the lack of a service-connected primary condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sensory peripheral polyneuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between the condition and either his diabetes mellitus or herbicide exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sensory polyneuropathy of the right upper extremity, finding that there was no evidence to support a relationship between his current condition and in-service herbicide exposure or military service.

The Veteran's bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy and lower extremity paresthesia are not service-connected.,The Veteran's hemorrhoids were resolved, and his gastrointestinal (GI) disorder other than GERD is not service-connected.

The Board has denied service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, a heart disability, right lower extremity neuropathy, left lower extremity neuropathy, and an eye disability. The equilibrium disorder is remanded for further review.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected conditions, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities. The Board has determined that additional development is needed for several of these claims.,The Veteran was previously denied a higher rating for PTSD prior to February 11, 2016 and in excess of 70 percent thereafter. He also appealed his diabetes mellitus rating, peripheral neuropathy ratings, and effective dates for service connection.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus is granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The claim for a higher rating for PTSD was denied, and the TDIU claim was also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, as secondary to herbicide exposure. The case is returned for further development.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for right foot and right leg peripheral neuropathy, as well as left foot and leg peripheral neuropathy, due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 10 percent for ischemic heart disease (IHD) has been denied.,Service connection for peripheral neuropathy (PN), bilateral lower extremities, including as due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents, has also been denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for peripheral neuropathy, tremors, muscular conditions, and other neurological condition disabilities, as well as skin cancer and swallowing impairment, due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The claims are being reviewed again with a focus on whether these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for eligibility for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant due to lack of permanent and total disability.

The Board has granted service connection for a heart disability and DM due to herbicide exposure. The remaining issues of service connection for neuropathy, left upper extremity; right upper extremity; and psychiatric disability (PTSD) are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The Board found no evidence of a current disability that warrants a higher rating for left radial neuropathy, and the VA examiners did not find any direct or secondary relationship between his service-connected condition and the bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and elbow nerve disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for pulmonary fibrosis, left lower extremity neuropathy, and right lower extremity neuropathy due to a lack of adequate medical records and an incomplete examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for prostate cancer, ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities due to herbicide exposure. The Veteran's service in Korea is not presumed due to his unit being near the DMZ, but a request for verification of actual exposure will be made.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment prior to April 29, 2015. The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of a TDIU based on extraschedular criteria.