Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the cases for a new VA examination due to a duty-to-assist error, as the Veteran's diabetic peripheral neuropathy of his lower extremities may have worsened since his last VA examination.

The Veteran's status post lower lobe resection, pulmonary fibrosis, and lung nodules are granted as service-connected. The claim for peripheral neuropathy due to service-connected thoracic spine strain is denied.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active service.,The Veteran's pancreatic cancer and residuals of thyroid cancer are related to his exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection and initial rating claims related to peripheral artery disease and neuropathy due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance, which has been granted for special monthly compensation.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess his diabetes mellitus and related peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, which may affect his employability.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU and DEA benefits prior to September 23, 2013 was denied as the evidence did not show that his service-connected disabilities rendered him unemployable at that time.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are causing significant functional impairment, including difficulty with balance and walking. The Board has referred the claim of service connection for neuropathy and his amputation to the AOJ and ordered a VA examination to determine eligibility for specially adapted housing or special home adaptation grant.

The Board has denied service connection for a gallbladder disability, ischemic heart disease, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The claim of reopening an adjustment disorder with depressive mood is also remanded.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy, finding no link between the condition and the Veteran's military service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeal seeking reconsideration of the June 2013 rating decision has been dismissed. The claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities was already on appeal at the time of a May 2017 rating decision, and his PTSD rating was reduced from 70% to 30%. Service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities was granted in May 2017.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations for the Veteran's right and left arm conditions, peripheral neuropathy of both upper extremities, and left leg condition are inadequate. The Veteran must be afforded new examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, peripheral neuropathy, diabetes, and bilateral hearing loss, render him unable to engage in substantially gainful employment.

The Board dismissed the appeals as the Veteran died during the pendency of the appeal and thus has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bronchitis, prostate disability, diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathy of the lower extremities, and neuropathic ulcers of the toes as secondary to diabetes. The evidence did not establish a nexus between these conditions and military service.

Service connection for diabetes mellitus is granted.,Service connection for kidney condition (including renal calculi) is remanded.,Service connection for bilateral eye condition is remanded.,Service connection for neuropathy of the right upper extremity is remanded.,Service connection for neuropathy of the left upper extremity is remanded.,Service connection for neuropathy of the right lower extremity is remanded.,Service connection for neuropathy of the left lower extremity is remanded.,Service connection for hypertension is remanded.,Service connection for tremors is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, and the VA has remanded several issues related to his health conditions.

The Board denied initial evaluations in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's right and left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, finding that the conditions did not meet criteria for a higher rating based on incomplete paralysis or neuritis/neuralgia.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, as well as a headache disability. The Veteran's claims were based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam, but the evidence did not support a finding that his conditions were related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left lower extremity disabilities, including Raynaud's disease and peripheral neuropathy, due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. Further development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.