Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Veteran was granted an initial evaluation of 40 percent for peripheral neuropathy in the left lower extremity.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claim to reopen service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities was granted. Service connection for gout and right ear hearing loss were denied.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right and left feet prior to October 26, 2016 were denied. Beginning October 26, 2016, his evaluations were increased to 40 percent.,Service connection for a back disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for further consideration of new evidence, including a claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of bilateral feet due to cold injury.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension have been granted. The claims for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are remanded.

The Board has found that additional development is needed regarding the Veteran's claimed exposure to herbicides in Korea and outstanding treatment records. A VA examination will be scheduled to clarify diagnoses and address etiology.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities is related to his service, specifically his presumed exposure to herbicide agents during active service and/or his service-connected prostate cancer.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetic retinopathy as the Veteran does not have this condition at any time during the period of his claim.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, fatty liver disability, melanoma, and peripheral neuropathy of multiple extremities due to potential exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's service aboard USS Hancock in Vietnam territorial waters is being verified.

The Veteran's right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy was granted ratings of 20 percent, but no higher, prior to August 21, 2019, and 40 percent, but no higher, from that date onward.,The Veteran’s nephrosclerosis with hypertension is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is granted as service connected due to exposure to Agent Orange. The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right and left leg/foot are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy in both the right and left lower extremities, finding that it is more likely than not related to the Veteran's military service, including his exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder is granted at a rating of 70 percent, effective June 16, 2013. Other claims are either denied or remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, secondary to diabetes. The Veteran's current condition is related to his service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities have been denied as there is no evidence that the disability meets or approximates the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.,The Board found that the Veteran’s symptoms, including tingling, numbness, and pain, did not meet the criteria for more than mild incomplete paralysis of the upper and lower extremities.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for hearing loss, tinnitus, lumbar spine disability, hip disabilities, immune system and digestive tract disabilities, PTSD, peripheral neuropathy of upper and lower extremities. Additional evidence is needed, as well as clarification on the nature and etiology of some conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current bilateral hip disability, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right thumb disability, left ankle disability, or bilateral foot disability (plantar fasciitis) related to his service-connected knee disabilities. The claims are being REMANDED for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities due to alleged exposure to herbicides in Thailand during the Vietnam Era. The decision also notes that further inquiry is required regarding the Veteran’s claimed exposure to herbicides, including through unit histories from the Joint Services Records Research Center (JSRRC).

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a chronic skin condition and hypertension have been reopened, but the underlying claims are denied.,Service connection is granted for PTSD with anxiety disorder and depression prior to September 1, 2017, at a rating of 70 percent. The claim remains pending as it was not fully resolved.