Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board denied effective dates prior to March 2, 2009 for the award of a TDIU and DEA eligibility due to lack of factual ascertainability that his service-connected disabilities increased in severity within one year prior to the receipt of his claims. The Veteran's right femoral neuropathy and right hip myositis were found not to meet criteria for earlier effective dates.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for arthritis in the left knee, arthritis in the right knee, sleep apnea, peripheral neuropathy of the left foot, and peripheral neuropathy of the right foot due to the appellant's withdrawal of these appeals. The appeal for an increased rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) is dismissed as it was withdrawn by the appellant.

The Board is remanding several service connection claims and a SMC claim for the Veteran's surviving spouse to determine if she can be substituted as the appellant. The issues include left upper extremity diabetic neuropathy, right upper extremity diabetic neuropathy, stroke residuals, hypertension, dementia, and SMC.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right upper extremity neuropathy, but granted his claim for hypertension. The Veteran is already receiving a 100% disability rating due to multiple service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection of bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathies due to inadequate VA medical opinions. The claims are now pending and will be reviewed again with new addendum opinions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the receipt of additional VA treatment records, a need for medical opinion regarding kidney cancer, and the absence of an examination for his skin condition.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to a lack of current diagnosis of malaria and an incorrect standard used in assessing peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with associated erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and non-prolific diabetic retinopathy is remanded for further development. The issue of entitlement to TDIU prior to October 27, 2014 is also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, dermatophytosis/tinea pedis/onychomycosis, and right eye cataract were granted effective November 28, 2007.

The Board has denied service connection for a back disability and remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral eye condition and special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance.,Further development is needed to determine if any diagnosed disabilities had onset during, or were otherwise caused by, active service.

The Veteran's tinnitus and left ear hearing loss are granted service connection. Right ear hearing loss, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, kidney condition, peripheral neuropathy of the hands, and feet as a result of exposure to herbicides are denied.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran during the appeal process.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to assess his service-connected disabilities' impact on employment.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for neurological disabilities, gastrointestinal disability, dry mouth condition, and nosebleeds due to presumed herbicide exposure in Vietnam. The Veteran is also being asked to provide additional evidence regarding his eye disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to exposure to herbicide agents, including as secondary to a service-connected disability. The case requires an addendum medical opinion regarding the likely etiology of the diagnosed neuropathy.

The Veteran's left hip disability is remanded due to the lack of a nexus opinion.,The Veteran's right upper extremity condition, claimed as neuropathy, is remanded due to insufficient development and consideration of all relevant evidence.,The Veteran's gastrointestinal disability (GERD and acid reflux) is remanded due to inadequate examination report addressing the onset and aggravation of symptoms.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied because he failed to report for necessary VA examinations without good cause.

The Board has remanded the claims for right lower extremity neuropathy, left lower extremity neuropathy, right upper extremity neuropathy, left upper extremity neuropathy, a right lower extremity skin disability, a left lower extremity skin disability, and cardiovascular disability to obtain additional medical opinions and complete development.

The Board has remanded the issues of increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the lower and upper extremities due to non-compliance with previous remand directives. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are being referred back to the AOJ for adjudication.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims for service connection, including right shoulder disorder, knee disorders, ankle disorders, foot disorders, respiratory disorder, and upper extremity neuropathy. The remand requires additional medical opinions on the etiology of these conditions.