Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has granted the reopening of claims for service connection for Type II Diabetes Mellitus and Peripheral Neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, finding that new evidence supports these claims. Service connection is also granted for Peripheral Neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities as secondary to newly service-connected Type II Diabetes Mellitus.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims, including obtaining updated VA treatment records. The appeals for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction are being remanded. If the Veteran becomes schedularly eligible for a TDIU prior to July 29, 2019, his claim will be referred to the Director of Compensation Services for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus Type II, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and sleep apnea as secondary to diabetes mellitus Type II. The Veteran's service aboard the U.S.S. Saratoga is being verified to determine if he was exposed to herbicide agents during his service.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities (BUE). Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities (BLE) and a low back disorder are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The remaining issues of service connection for cardiomyopathy, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are remanded.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted as the evidence shows that the Veteran experienced symptoms related to tinnitus within a year after separation from active duty.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the right eye and left shoulder conditions are denied.,The Veteran's bilateral leg condition is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of June 22, 2009. The Board finds that he is unemployable due to his vision impairment and other conditions.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is rated at 20 percent, effective April 1, 2011. The RO denied an increased rating for his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to February 24, 2011.

The Veteran's COPD was denied as not related to service, including exposure to environmental hazards during the Gulf War.,Service connection for memory loss is remanded due to lack of a diagnosed condition and need for further examination.,Service connection for neuropathy in the bilateral upper extremities and lower extremities is remanded due to lack of a diagnosed condition and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete medical opinions and potential service connection for a low back condition, which could affect the left leg neuropathy claim.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, bilateral cold foot sensation, diabetic neuropathies of the lower extremities, and diabetic retinopathy with cataracts are all rated at their maximum allowable levels. The Board has remanded for further development regarding service connection for cold feet.

The Veteran's attorney is seeking payment of attorney fees from past-due benefits for service connection granted in April 2012. The appeal was remanded due to the lack of notification regarding the appellant's VA Form 9.

The Board has granted service connection for left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to diabetes mellitus. The case of hypertension is remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding presumed exposure to herbicide agents during active duty.

The Board denied service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, finding no evidence linking these conditions to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peripheral neuropathy due to environmental contaminants in the Gulf War. The appeal is being returned to the RO for consideration of new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for peripheral neuropathy, Charcot foot and ulcers. The Veteran's lay statements and private clinicians' notations indicate a relationship between his conditions and exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange) and contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete records submission. The Veteran is required to provide all of her identified treatment records, including those from the Fairfax Health Center and other healthcare facilities.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy. The VA is instructed to obtain Social Security Administration records and provide an addendum medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran’s hypertension and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the issues of initial ratings for low back disability due to service connection, as it was not satisfied with the addendum opinion from a vocational expert.