Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claims for multiple myeloma, peripheral neuropathy of the lower and upper extremities, skin disability, heart disability, and prostate disability are all denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities due to potential herbicide exposure in Vietnam. Additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran served within the territorial waters of Vietnam or at a distance that would qualify him for presumptive service connection.

Your right eye disability was previously granted service connection in a November 2019 rating decision, making this appeal moot.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims for service connection, including those involving type II diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, diabetic nephropathy, a right ankle condition, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities. The remand requires additional development such as verifying herbicide exposure, scheduling VA examinations, and obtaining further evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for his service-connected right and left upper extremity diabetic neuropathy due to inextricably intertwined issues, including entitlement to SMC benefits.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for a slipped disc in the lower back and bilateral neuropathy in the lower extremities with claimed nerve damage.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing, automobile or adaptive equipment grants, or special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance due to his inability to use both upper extremities effectively.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting VA medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the feet is secondary to his service-connected bilateral foot disabilities. The issue of service connection for a low back disability has also been referred to the AOJ.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cold weather injuries to the lower and upper extremities, and peripheral neuropathy. The Veteran's service connection claims are being reviewed due to potential exposure during active duty.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection for left lower extremity neuropathy, right ear hearing loss disability, and prostate cancer. The Veteran's LLE neuropathy claim will be remanded to allow for a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy, specifically whether it is related to in-service herbicide exposure or illicit drug use.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus is granted service connection based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The issues of service connection for an eye disorder, hypertension, skin condition, neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and neuropathy of the right lower extremity are remanded due to unclear etiology.

The Board denied a higher rating for the right wrist cyst and granted a 20 percent rating, but not higher, for neuropathy of the right wrist from February 2, 2011. The decision is binding only with respect to the instant matter decided.

The Board has remanded four issues related to service connection: an acquired psychiatric disorder, irritable colon syndrome, IVDS, and sciatic neuropathy of the right lower extremity. The Veteran's claims for PTSD and MDD are based on private evaluations finding that he meets DSM-5 criteria for PTSD. For gastrointestinal and low back disorders, VA examinations are needed to determine if they are related to service. Regarding sciatic neuropathy, a medical opinion is required if IVDS is established.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disorder and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, both to include as due to exposure to herbicides (Agent Orange).

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted service connection. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, right upper extremity neuropathy, right lower extremity neuropathy, and left lower extremity neuropathy are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities are being remanded due to insufficient evidence.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to missing VA treatment records from 1997 to 2000, including under the Veteran's misspelled name.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to exposure to herbicide agents, including prostate cancer residuals and diabetes mellitus with neuropathy. The bladder disorder and erectile dysfunction claims are also remanded as they are inextricably intertwined.

The Veteran's service connection for left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to diabetes mellitus was granted. The increased ratings for right upper and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathies were denied, while the rating for right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy remained at 20 percent.