Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral polyneuropathy due to CIDP, finding that the evidence did not show a diagnosis of this condition during active service or within one year after separation. The Board also found no presumptive service connection based on herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to potential in-service exposure to herbicide agents, including within the 12-nautical mile territorial sea of Vietnam. Further research is needed to determine if the Veteran was present within this area during his service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings in excess of 10 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and femoral nerves have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of all open appeals.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations to determine the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes, prostate cancer, cataracts, and bilateral peripheral neuropathy due to herbicide agent exposure is remanded. The Board will determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his naval service.

Your claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and lower left extremity peripheral neuropathy have been previously decided by the Board. The appeal is dismissed as there are no remaining justiciable issues.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions have been remanded due to the need for additional development.,Issues include prostate cancer, lung cancer, non-linear and linear surgical scars related to lung cancer, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy secondary to diabetes mellitus type II, and PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death. The Board cannot proceed with the merits of the case as they have no jurisdiction.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim of service connection for a skin disorder is granted. The Board found that new and material evidence related to this claim was submitted, but the issue remains pending as it does not address service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for low back intervertebral disc syndrome and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his military service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for further development, including a VA examination to assess the combined effects of his service-connected disabilities and their impact on employment.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative joint disease of the right foot, left foot, and ulcerative colitis.,The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, previously claimed as feet pain, and for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service symptoms and current diagnoses.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy associated with diabetes mellitus type II, glaucoma associated with diabetes mellitus type II, and erectile dysfunction associated with diabetes mellitus type II due to potential exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 20% rating for left upper extremity ulnar neuropathy, effective October 17, 2015.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus and heart disorder due to exposure to Agent Orange, as the geographical location of Cam Rahn Bay is unclear. The peripheral neuropathy claims are also inextricably intertwined with these issues.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for headaches, mononeuropathy of the right median nerve, mononeuropathy of the left ulnar nerve, and sacral radiculopathy of the right lower extremity were dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal at a hearing before the Board.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been withdrawn. The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for a respiratory disability, obstructive sleep apnea, and memory loss.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities are being remanded for further evaluation due to recent medical testing and treatment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings, finding no current disability of the occipital nerve on his left side or sufficient evidence to warrant a higher rating for headaches. The case is remanded for further development regarding the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy.