Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and its resulting diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, finding that these conditions are secondary to the Veteran's diagnosed diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left wrist condition is remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran needs to undergo another VA examination to determine if she currently has any diagnosed conditions and whether they are related to her military service.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction as these conditions are not related to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for depression, diabetes mellitus (Type II), left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The claim for a higher rating for PTSD prior to October 29, 2018, and thereafter is remanded due to outstanding private treatment records.

The Veteran's sleep disorder, diabetes mellitus, Type II, peripheral neuropathies of the upper and lower extremities, right shoulder impairment, left shoulder impairment, cervical spine disorder, arthritis of the ankles and hips, and tinnitus are not service-connected as they did not begin during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.,The Veteran's cerebrovascular accident, status post is not service-connected as it was first shown years after separation from service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate compliance with previous remand directives regarding the issue of entitlement to compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for bilateral femoral neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathy, heart disease, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction due to exposure to Agent Orange while serving on the U.S.S. Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR). The AOJ is instructed to attempt to ascertain if the ship sailed within 12 nautical miles of the Republic of Vietnam during the Veteran's service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly PTSD, render him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that the criteria for TDIU are met as of March 3, 2015.

The Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and COPD are all granted. The Veteran is also granted service connection for PTSD with depression and anxiety.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, as well as his claims for increased ratings for his right and left knee disabilities. The appeals are being remanded due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, a hand condition, skin cancers, and a lung condition. The Veteran's claim for PTSD was also denied.,Service connection was not established for any of these conditions as there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease, and the Veteran did not provide credible supporting evidence that his claimed stressors actually occurred.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetic neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, finding that it is proximately due to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left ankle and bilateral eye disabilities as he did not timely appeal the Statements of the Case (SOC).,The Board denied service connection for a left leg disability, finding that there was no evidence linking it to his service-connected left ankle disability or any in-service injury. The VA examiners found that the Veteran's current left knee osteoarthritis is related to normal aging rather than service.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous remand directives regarding a VA examination for mixed polyneuropathy of both lower extremities. The examiner is asked to determine if there is separate impairment for each affected nerve or if the impairment and symptoms overlap.

The Veteran's service connection claims for obstructive sleep apnea, neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are all granted. The Board found that there were sufficient in-service manifestations to establish a current disability during service.

The Board has remanded the claims for peripheral neuropathy of the left leg, left foot, and right foot due to Agent Orange exposure. The Veteran's service treatment records are not available, but he is presumed to have been exposed to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular rating has already been assigned.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection and evaluations for various conditions are remanded due to need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD and diabetic neuropathy of the lower extremities have been granted initial ratings, but his request for a higher rating for PTSD has been denied. His claim for an increased rating for diabetic neuropathy of the lower extremities (left and right) is also denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to inadequate medical opinions provided in previous VA examinations. The Veteran's lay statements regarding symptoms during service and post-service are to be considered, along with any relevant medical literature.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of each upper and lower extremity as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.