Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding several disability ratings, effectively dismissing the cases.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for peripheral neuropathy in the bilateral lower extremities, including as secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability or due to herbicide exposure (Agent Orange), is remanded. The Board requires a new VA examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran’s conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for left upper extremity neuropathy, right upper extremity neuropathy, skin disorder of the groin, and hypertension. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding these issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to uncertainty about the Veteran's exposure to herbicides. The AOJ must determine if his Republic of Korea service qualifies as 'in or near the DMZ' and readjudicate the claims.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine when the Veteran last held substantially gainful employment prior to December 9, 2015 and to clarify his dates of employment. The issue of entitlement to an extraschedular TDIU is also referred to the Director, Compensation and Pension Service.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for low back disability, left and right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy due to inadequate examination reports and conflicting findings.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the claims of peripheral neuropathy, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction. The Board dismissed these appeals as a result.

The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities have been granted initial 20 percent ratings, effective March 31, 2010. The Veteran has also been awarded TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection claims for Type II diabetes mellitus, right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a recurrent right foot diabetic ulcer, and diabetic nephropathy are granted. The heart and pulmonary disability issues are remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and opinion regarding service connection, including seeking to obtain federal records from Moncrief Army Hospital. The peripheral neuropathy issue is inextricably intertwined with the infectious hepatitis issue.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability evaluations and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development. The appeals will be considered again after further review.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and left and right lower extremity sciatic neuropathy, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his combat service in Vietnam. The claims were reopened due to new evidence showing a possible link between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for pes planus and posterior tibia tendonitis, as well as bilateral peroneal neuropathy. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service foot injury and symptoms, which have been linked to current disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeals for reductions in disability evaluations, initial evaluations for peripheral neuropathy of bilateral upper and lower extremities, and a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability prior to April 1, 2011.

The Board denied service connection for HIV, an eye disorder secondary to HIV, and a throat disorder secondary to HIV. Service connection was also denied for a cystic lesion of the left leg (varicose veins), a skin disorder secondary to HIV, bilateral pes planus, and peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus is granted as service-connected due to exposure to Agent Orange during his military service.,Peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, as well as erectile dysfunction, are also granted as secondary to the service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.,Diabetic retinopathy is denied as there is no current diagnosis.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is being remanded due to the need for proper procedure and readjudication.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy and carpal tunnel syndrome of his arms and hands due to exposure to herbicides, including Agent Orange. The Veteran is presumed to have been exposed during service in an area near the Korean demilitarized zone.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened, and the issues of secondary service connection have been remanded due to new evidence received since the last denial. The issue of TDIU is also inextricably intertwined with the rating claims.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral upper extremity neuropathy has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.