Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, retinopathy, and peripheral neuropathy due to conflicting medical evidence regarding the nature of the Veteran's diabetes and its etiology. The claims will be reviewed again with additional examination.

The Veteran's right and left upper extremities peripheral neuropathies have been granted initial ratings of 30 percent, but no higher.,The Veteran's right and left lower extremities peripheral neuropathies have been granted initial ratings of 20 percent, but no higher.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted service connection. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities is remanded due to lack of a VA opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and related conditions due to exposure to various chemical or biological agents during service. The Veteran's exposure is conceded but further examination and opinion are needed to determine if these conditions are etiologically related.

The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy and hypertension are being remanded for further evaluation, as the claims may be related to his current disability status.

The Veteran's Peyronie’s disease and related conditions, including erectile dysfunction and right genitofemoral neuropathy, are granted with effective dates. The initial rating for Peyronie’s disease is set at 20 percent prior to February 5, 2015, and the initial rating for right genitofemoral neuropathy is denied.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure during his Vietnam Era service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional information from private medical providers regarding treatment of the Veteran's right calf nerve condition, which is secondary to her service-connected scars.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's reduction in VA disability compensation due to incarceration was proper. The October 2016 rating decisions reducing his peripheral neuropathy ratings are found to be improper and void ab initio. The issues of increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, as well as TDIU, are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for tremors, peripheral neuropathy, and hypertension due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service. The cases are being returned for further development.

The Board denied service connection for left upper, right upper, left lower, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to lack of in-service onset or continuity of symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance is remanded due to incomplete information in his VA Form 21-2680 examination. The case requires a new examination to determine if he needs regular aid and assistance from another person due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, finding that it is related to his active duty service and presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with a previous remand, requiring another VA examination and nexus opinion from an appropriate VA medical provider.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim of a rating in excess of 20 percent for neuropathy of the left lower extremity due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected disability.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 50% from January 29, 2013. The Board has granted a higher rating for his right upper extremity scars and tinnitus. The case is remanded to determine if the Veteran should be awarded TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's diabetes is granted service connection due to herbicide agent exposure. His right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are also granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes. The central nervous system disorder, including essential tremor and Parkinson’s like symptoms, is remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to address the Veteran's claim for service connection for right leg sciatic neuropathy, including whether it is related to active service and whether it was caused by or aggravated by his service-connected fractured metatarsal heads.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted for cracked femur and bilateral hip condition, but denied for DJD of the left knee, DDD of the lumbar spine, and skin rash. The Veteran is also remanded for additional development regarding his foot and ankle conditions.