Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and his frostbite conditions are found to be related to service. The claim for depression is also reopened, but the evidence does not support a finding of service connection. Claims for peripheral neuropathy and hypertension remain denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for neuropathy/radiculopathy of the left and right upper extremities as secondary to service-connected back disability due to incomplete development in a previous SSOC.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person due to service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's daughter, K.J., is granted helpless child benefits on the basis of permanent incapacity for self-support before attaining the age of 18.

The Veteran's COPD and bladder cancer are not related to service, as there is no evidence of these conditions during or within one year after service. The Board finds that the Veteran has not provided sufficient medical evidence to support a direct relationship between his current disabilities and service.,PTSD was granted based on the Veteran's reported stressors in Vietnam, with the VA psychiatrist confirming the diagnosis.

The Board has granted service connection for right foot neuropathy, but the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability is remanded due to a need for an addendum opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient rationale in the previous VA examination and issues related to the timing of the Veteran's diagnoses.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for muscular weakness and loss of control, dermatological or allergic disability of the hands, gastrointestinal disability, and neurological disability have been denied. The neurological claim is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU have been remanded due to the need to review additional VA treatment records and examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for eye disability, hypertension (HTN), peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity due to herbicide exposure. The RO must issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service-connected, and his head disability (TBI), neck disability, low back disability, heart disability, type 2 diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction are denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to non-compliance with previous remand directives. The Veteran's claims of service connection are being reviewed.

The Veteran's claims for kidney stone, erectile dysfunction, type II diabetes mellitus, primary open angle glaucoma and cataract of the right eye (claimed as bilateral blindness), peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities have all been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence of a current disability for any of these conditions during or shortly after service.,The Veteran's STRs did not show any complaints or diagnoses related to any of these conditions.

All claims for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to the lack of an adequate substantive appeal.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for right ankle disability and left leg neuropathy due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.,Further examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's current right ankle condition and left leg neuropathy are related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for vision problems is denied as there is no current diagnosis of a vision disability.,The Board has also determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for neuropathy, coronary artery disease, sleep condition (likely sleep apnea), headache condition, and psychiatric disability (PTSD) are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left foot disability has been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability and the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that any such disability was incurred in or aggravated by active service.,Service connection for tinnitus has been granted based on the Veteran's credible testimony regarding his first post-service year onset of persistent symptoms.

The Veteran's right and left lower extremity neuropathy of the sciatic nerve have been granted initial 40 percent ratings, effective March 5, 2010.,The Veteran's right and left lower extremity anterior crural (femoral) peripheral neuropathy have not met criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of both upper and lower extremities due to inadequate development regarding exposure to herbicide agents in service.

The Veteran's RUE and LUE diabetic peripheral neuropathy were evaluated based on the severity of their symptoms from November 30, 2015 to March 20, 2017. From March 21, 2017 onwards, a higher evaluation was granted for both upper extremities.,The Veteran's LLE and RLE diabetic peripheral neuropathy were evaluated based on the severity of their symptoms from November 30, 2015 to August 28, 2016. From August 29, 2016 to March 20, 2017, a higher evaluation was granted for both lower extremities.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating of polyneuropathy of the left lower extremity is granted. The claims for service connection related to low back, ankle, and foot disabilities are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.