Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has remanded the cases due to the need for additional evidence and a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II, aggravated his claimed peripheral neuropathy involving the right ulnar nerve. The claim is being returned for a new addendum opinion from the VA examiner.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal as it is no longer relevant.

The Veteran's PTSD with secondary MDD and history of alcohol use disorder is rated at 70 percent, effective from the date of the decision. The ratings for diabetes mellitus type II, associated left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and associated right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy remain denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) on account of the loss of use of both lower extremities, finding that his peripheral neuropathy did not meet the criteria for such benefits.

The Veteran's service-connected bipolar disorder, right knee arthroplasty, and right lateral popliteal cutaneous neuropathy have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since September 11, 2012.

The Veteran's special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another person or on being housebound is denied because he does not meet the criteria due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but has remanded the claims of service connection for peripheral neuropathy in both upper extremities.,Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss due to noise exposure during active duty. Service connection is also granted for tinnitus as it was likely caused by noise exposure.

The Veteran's hypertension, chronic bronchitis, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, colonic polyps, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gout, hypothyroidism, sleep apnea, dermatophytosis of toe nails, and tinea pedis are being remanded for further development as they may be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus or exposure to herbicides.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to comply with its March 2016 remand directive and provide an adequate VA examination. The Veteran's TDIU claim is being referred for extraschedular consideration prior to July 22, 2014.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed. The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy in both upper extremities due to insufficient evidence and lack of substantial compliance with previous directives.

Service connection for Multiple Sclerosis and Peripheral Neuropathy of the Right Lower Extremity is granted. Service connection for Peripheral Neuropathy of the Left Lower Extremity is remanded due to lack of a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral upper and lower neuropathy, finding that there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between his hepatitis C and these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for further development, including a VA examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's right upper extremity neuropathy.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine injury, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, left knee condition, right knee condition, left foot condition (to include pes planus, plantar spurs, and fasciitis), right foot condition (to include pes planus, plantar spurs, and fasciitis), cervical radiculopathy of the left upper extremity, bilateral sciatic neuropathy, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include anxiety and PTSD).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities and restless leg syndrome, as secondary to his service-connected left knee and/or back disabilities. The VA is instructed to obtain an addendum opinion addressing whether these conditions are related to his military service or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical opinions and records, particularly regarding the Veteran's exposure to environmental hazards during service. The claims of service connection for neuropathy are also inextricably intertwined with the DM type II claim.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus and its associated peripheral neuropathy due to a lack of information on whether the Veteran was within the 12 nautical mile territorial sea of Vietnam during his service. The AOJ is instructed to verify this exposure.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions have been reopened and granted.,Service connection has been established for coronary artery disease/ischemic heart disease (CAD), diabetes mellitus, left lower extremity diabetic neuropathy, right lower extremity diabetic neuropathy, left upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, and posttraumatic stress disorder.