Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions, particularly right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, hemorrhoids, and acquired psychiatric disorders. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has determined that new VA opinions are needed to address the etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including diabetes mellitus, heart disability, chronic kidney disease/renal insufficiency, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and loss of use of a creative organ. The case is being remanded for these purposes.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy with diabetic peripheral neuropathy was denied a higher rating as the evidence did not show it to be more than mild or moderate in severity.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities and PTSD are remanded due to missing VA examinations. The Veteran is also seeking an increased rating for his PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for DMII, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and stroke residuals due to insufficient information regarding herbicide exposure in Thailand. The Veteran's unit history needs to be verified through the JSRRC.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral hand skin disability, diabetes mellitus, type II, and bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities due to unresolved medical opinions regarding etiology.

The Veteran's service-connected left upper extremity neuropathy is reclassified as loss of use of the left hand, and he is granted SMC for this condition. He also receives SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance due to his ischemic heart disease. As of March 11, 2014, he is granted a TDIU.

Service connection for neck disability, muscle spasms of the left upper extremity, face, and eyelids as secondary to neck disability is denied.,Right knee arthritis, mild osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine, and bilateral foot neuropathy are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with substitution and accrued benefits claims, which are inextricably intertwined with the service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death. The claim will be further developed by the RO.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to potential herbicide agent exposure in the Korean DMZ and possible frostbite during service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy, finding that it is at least as likely as not aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus and its related complications due to potential herbicide exposure during service. The Veteran's claim is based on his assertion of herbicide exposure at Fort McClellan in Allison, Alabama from March 7, 1977, to May 5, 1977.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate medical evidence and because of the need to determine if the USS Tolovana was within the 12 nautical mile territorial sea of Vietnam while he served aboard. The hearing loss claim is also being remanded for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity neuropathy due to exposure to Agent Orange during his time in Vietnam. The case requires a VA examination to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for severe axonal sensori-motor polyneuropathy in both lower extremities have been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and coronary artery disease are granted service connection based on presumed exposure to herbicides. Tinnitus is also granted service connection due to in-service noise exposure. Service connection for a renal condition and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy remains pending as the Veteran has not been examined regarding these conditions. Bilateral SNHL's service connection is denied.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is rated at 70 percent since November 23, 2007.,Beginning June 1, 2008, the Veteran is granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and nervous tremors due to exposure to herbicide agents.,All aspects of the Veteran's contentions should be addressed in the etiology opinions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, finding that there is no evidence showing a link between his current conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's scars are rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds no basis for a compensable rating.,The Veteran's left ulnar neuropathy is currently rated at 20 percent, but the Board does not find it meets the criteria for a higher rating.