Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy in both upper and lower extremities, as well as reopened the claim for hypertension. The decision is based on evidence of herbicide exposure during service.

The Board has dismissed the appeals as to service connection for diabetes mellitus type I, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities because these claims have been granted in full.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and now grants the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for these conditions. The Board also found that the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of memory loss or cognitive decline, right ear hearing loss, digestive disorder, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, fatigue, or loss of saliva at any time during the pendency of his claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of peripheral neuropathy, right and left upper extremities are being remanded.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU is also being remanded due to the interrelated nature with his other service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a prostate disability, bilateral neuropathy of the hands, and bilateral neuropathy of the feet due to lack of VA examinations. The AOJ must schedule the Veteran for VA examinations to determine if his disabilities are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination regarding whether the Veteran's back disability is related to his service-connected bilateral lower extremity neuropathy.

The Veteran's PTSD was denied an initial rating in excess of 70 percent from December 20, 2017. The Board also found that the criteria for a TDIU were not met prior to July 17, 2009.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for lumbar spine disorder, left foot disorder, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to inadequate medical opinions based solely on the absence of in-service treatment or findings.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disorder and peripheral neuropathy of both upper extremities due to inadequate examination reports. The Veteran must be provided with new VA examinations to address these issues.

The Board has granted service connection for left leg peripheral neuropathy as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss and diabetes mellitus type II, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's initial rating for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities prior to December 3, 2008 is denied. The appeal for service connection for a respiratory disorder and skin disorder is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial rating of 70 percent.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II as a result of herbicide exposure is remanded due to lack of evidence of contact with Agent Orange in the Dominican Republic.,Secondary service connection claims for various conditions are remanded due to the need to establish herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claimed peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities was not diagnosed at the time of his death, and therefore service connection is denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disability, loss of feeling in upper and lower extremities, and joint failure. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete records and need for additional examinations. The issues include increased ratings for intervertebral disc syndrome, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate examination and the need for additional records, particularly neurological evaluations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to conflicting medical evidence regarding his diabetes complications, specifically macular edema and osteomyelitis. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a chronic medically unexplained multi-symptom illness, chronic fatigue syndrome, and obstructive sleep apnea have been denied. Service connection has only been granted for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the severity of the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy prior to December 22, 2009.