Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities and erectile dysfunction, both found to be secondary to service-connected Parkinson's disease.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, Type II diabetes mellitus, and related disabilities are granted. The Board also remanded the Veteran’s claim for service connection for hypertension and a left knee disorder.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ratings for various injuries and conditions. The claims will be returned to the AOJ for additional development.

The Board granted service connection for prostate cancer, skin cancer, and neuropathy of the upper and lower bilateral extremities due to Agent Orange exposure. However, the grant was based on presumptive service connection rather than direct service connection.

The Board has ordered remand to the RO for several reasons, including obtaining non-VA care records associated with the Veteran's treatment. The matters are being returned to the Board for further adjudication.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral fingers as there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between these conditions and military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and evaluation of his lumbar spine disability, bilateral foot disabilities, bilateral peripheral neuropathy, and left knee degenerative arthritis due to inadequate compliance with previous remand directives.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for service connection for neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, all claimed as due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Board has remanded these issues for a VA examination to determine if there is a link between the conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his ankle, foot, and knee disabilities. The issues of peripheral neuropathy are also being remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the back disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in loss of use of the lower extremities, so he is not eligible for financial assistance for automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral shoulder pain and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome due to aggravation by assistive devices used for service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy in his bilateral upper and lower limbs, including as a result of exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for initial compensable ratings for cholecystectomy and right upper and mid quadrant scars, as well as service connection for diabetes, diabetic neuropathy of the bilateral lower and upper extremities, sickle cell anemia, hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a prostate condition. The claims are dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, finding that there is no evidence linking his current conditions to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is related to his active duty service, including herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and evaluations. The issues of entitlement to specially adapted housing and a special home adaptation grant are inextricably intertwined with his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's initial 20 percent rating for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity is granted, subject to regulations governing the payment of monetary awards.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his cervical spine disability and peripheral neuropathy of all extremities, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to April 23, 2008.

The Board has denied service connection for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, kidney condition, diabetic neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, and eye condition. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to active service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board denied service connection for a neck condition, diabetes mellitus, Type II, peripheral neuropathy of the right foot, peripheral neuropathy of the left foot, soft tissue sarcomas, and prostate cancer. The evidence did not establish exposure to herbicide agents in service or a nexus between these conditions and active duty.,The Board found that there was no evidence of chronic neck disability within one year after discharge from service, nor any indication of such condition during service. There is also no medical evidence linking the current disabilities to service.