Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, diabetes, PN BLE, CAD, and ED have been reopened.,New evidence has been submitted that raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims.

The Veteran's right upper extremity chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (previously carpal tunnel syndrome) was rated at 40% since October 27, 2018. The claim for a higher rating is denied.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of a TDIU is denied because he did not meet the criteria for TDIU before January 22, 2009.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy was reopened and granted.,The claims of entitlement to service connection for right knee condition, bowel condition, erectile dysfunction, and kidney condition were denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance or housebound status, thus his claim for special monthly compensation is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, and peripheral neuropathy of various extremities due to herbicide agent exposure. The case is being returned to determine if the Veteran served in the Republic of Vietnam or its territorial waters during his active service.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding whether new and material evidence was received to reopen claims for service connection for various conditions, including posttraumatic stress disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but remanded the issues of bilateral hearing loss, bilateral eye disability, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy due to lack of nexus opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the timing and nature of his exposure to herbicides, as well as incomplete treatment records. The AOJ is instructed to verify proximity to Vietnam and obtain pertinent VA treatment records.

The appeal is dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure. Service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded.

The Veteran's appeals include requests for a compensable rating, effective date determination, increased ratings, and TDIU for his service-connected right ankle conditions. The propriety of the reduction in rating for his right ankle sprain is also being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper, left upper, right lower, and left lower extremities due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during active duty in Vietnam.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, due to presumed herbicide exposure. The claims of service connection for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, a skin disorder, and neuropathy are remanded as additional evidence is needed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted. The claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, secondary to diabetes mellitus, is remanded.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II and peripheral neuropathy of bilateral lower extremities are granted as service connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents, specifically Agent Orange.,Service connection is established for the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II based on presumptive exposure to Agent Orange. His peripheral neuropathy of bilateral lower extremities is also service-connected due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and examination, specifically regarding service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the hands (claimed as secondary to dermatitis) and a heart disorder. The Veteran's claims are not related to exposure to herbicides or other specific environmental exposures.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right foot neuropathic ulcer, and amputation of the right fifth toe are all granted as service-connected due to presumed herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's service connection claims for peripheral neuropathy, COPD, anemia, and hypertension have been granted. The claim for back disability is remanded.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is granted as service connected due to herbicide exposure. The issues of hypertension, erectile dysfunction, neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and tinnitus are remanded for further examination.