Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an eye disorder was granted in March 2020, but the appeal is dismissed as moot because the claim has been granted. The TDIU claim was denied as the Veteran did not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, ischemic heart disease, and stroke residuals, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disorder, left upper extremity radiculopathy and peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity radiculopathy and peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral hearing loss as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability.,The Board also denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent prior to January 4, 2011 for lumbar spine disability, a rating in excess of 20 percent prior to May 17, 2012 for lumbar spine disability, and a rating in excess of 40 percent since May 17, 2012 for lumbar spine disability.,The Board found that the Veteran did not have current diagnoses of cervical spine disorder, left upper extremity radiculopathy and peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity radiculopathy and peripheral neuropathy, or bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeals for right hip disabilities and service connection for right elbow ulnar nerve neuropathy have been dismissed. The appeal to reopen his claim of service connection for right elbow ulnar nerve neuropathy, claimed as secondary to a service-connected left wrist fracture with retrograde ulnar nerve neuritis, has been granted. His initial rating for major depressive disorder is set at 70 percent.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including hypertension, IBS, left knee disability, slurred speech, and right and left foot disabilities. Service connection is denied for diabetes mellitus, left hand disability, and lower extremity neuropathy.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a left shoulder disability, type 2 diabetes mellitus, kidney disability, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and heart disability (claimed as coronary artery disease), have been denied. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities or exposure to herbicide agents that would support presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 20 percent for Type II diabetes mellitus was dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal. The appeals for ratings in excess of 20 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, left upper extremity, and left lower extremity, as well as for PTSD are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, shell fragment wound residuals, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, left knee patellar tendonitis, tinnitus, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, rendered him unable to secure and maintain gainful employment as of October 1, 2015. The Board granted a TDIU rating effective from June 16, 2016.

The Board has remanded three issues: rating for residuals of left ulnar neuropathy, service connection for a cervical spine disability, and service connection for a right elbow disability. The Veteran's examinations were not rescheduled despite his attempts to do so.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy in the upper and lower extremities, finding no evidence of such conditions during or after service.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary due to the complexity of the claims and the need for a medical opinion. The Veteran's conditions are related to chemotherapy administered at the VA Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, PTSD, and peripheral neuropathy have been remanded due to the need for further development. The claim for PTSD remains denied as it does not meet the criteria for a 70% or higher rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower and upper extremities, dental condition, eye condition, and erectile dysfunction due to herbicide exposure. The decision is pending further investigation.

The Board has determined that more development is necessary for the claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities. The Veteran's current diagnoses and service-connected conditions are being reviewed to determine if there is a relationship between his disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for a back disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, coronary artery disease, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities as well as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The reasons provided include lack of in-service injury or disease, no chronic symptoms during service, and no evidence of continuity of symptomatology post-service.,The Board also denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and coronary artery disease based on the absence of a showing of continuous symptoms since service separation.

The Board denied service connection for left leg and right leg neurological disabilities, as well as service connection for ulnar entrapment in the right arm and left arm. The decision also remanded issues regarding service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient rationale in previous VA examinations regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions and their relationship to his service-connected PTSD. The case is now returned for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for polyneuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to in-service herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability has been reopened and is granted. The Board finds that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the previously denied claim.,Service connection for COPD was not established, as there is no current diagnosis of COPD in the record.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities were denied as there was no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and his military service.