Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 10 percent for residuals of a right elbow dislocation is denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show any limitation of extension or flexion to levels warranting a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for hypertension and peripheral neuropathy of his hands and feet due to insufficient reasoning in previous opinions, need for further development regarding herbicide exposure, and consideration of pre-existing conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings, service connection, and exposure to herbicides are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and information.

Service connection is granted for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus, type II.,Service connection is granted for tractional retinal detachment of the left eye, bilateral proliferative diabetic retinopathy, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities remains pending as a remand is required to obtain an opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced and resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including those for a bilateral eye disorder, bilateral shoulder disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), speech disorder, and right leg disorder. The effective dates are not specified in this decision.

The Board is remanding cases for additional development to determine if the Veteran's shipboard service on the USS Rowan included any presence within twelve nautical miles of mainland Vietnam during his time onboard from November 1973 to November 1975.

The Board denied service connection for asthma, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetes mellitus type II (due to exposure to Agent Orange), left and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and hypertension due to exposure to Agent Orange. The Veteran's claims were not reopened as new evidence did not relate to the unestablished fact of aggravation by service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease, PTSD with depressive features, diabetes mellitus, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to exposure to herbicide agents, as they need further development regarding whether the Veteran's ship came within 12 nautical miles of the Vietnam coast.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection due to asbestos exposure. Further development is needed, including verification of any in-service exposure to asbestos while serving aboard the USS Okinawa LPH-3.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for sleep apnea has been withdrawn. The Board also remanded the issues of service connection for peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities, as there was insufficient evidence to determine if these conditions were related to service or any other condition.

The Veteran's claim to service connection for a right shoulder disability was granted.,Service connection for left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and left upper extremity nerve disability were denied.

The Veteran's DM required only restricted diet and an oral glycemic agent during the period on appeal.,The Veteran is in receipt of a 20 percent disability rating for his voiding dysfunction as a residual of his prostate cancer.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been submitted in some cases, and additional VA treatment records have been added to his file. The Veteran will be provided a supplemental statement of the case if their benefits are not granted.

The Board denied service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, finding that there was no evidence of symptoms during or within one year after service.

The Board has granted service connection for depressive disorder as secondary to the Veteran's right knee disability.,Service connection for migraine headaches is also granted as secondary to the now service-connected depressive disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and its secondary conditions due to insufficient evidence regarding his exposure within the 12-nautical-mile territorial sea of Vietnam. Additional development is needed to determine if he served in this area during the relevant time frame.

The Board has withdrawn the Veteran's appeals for certain claims and has remanded other claims due to new evidence or issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and retinal neuropathy as secondary to diabetes mellitus due to insufficient evidence regarding herbicide exposure in the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).