Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II and related peripheral neuropathy conditions. The Veteran's vision problems were found not to be secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for right upper extremity ulnar neuropathy prior to December 17, 2012 is remanded. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disorder is also remanded.

The Board denied service connection for right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding no evidence of onset during or within one year after service, and no link to Agent Orange exposure. The appeal was also remanded for further development regarding special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that there may be additional relevant VA treatment records not yet obtained, and the claims are being remanded to obtain these records.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia, and TDIU have been withdrawn.,The Veteran's appeal for PTSD has been denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has remanded the cases for issuance of an SOC addressing the issues of higher ratings for diabetic neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities. The TDIU issue is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, diabetes mellitus type II (DM II), and prostate cancer due to herbicide agent exposure have been granted. The claim for secondary service connection for peripheral neuropathy of each extremity due to DM II has also been granted.,Service connection is established for the Veteran’s peripheral neuropathy, diabetes mellitus type II (DM II), and prostate cancer based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during active duty.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the Veteran's upper and lower extremity neuropathy is secondary to diabetes mellitus type II or related to service, including herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional medical opinions to address the Veteran's mental health conditions and nerve disorders.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, as these are inextricably intertwined with the claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II. The RO should adjudicate the supplemental claim of diabetes mellitus, type II before readjudicating the peripheral neuropathy claims.

The Veteran's right and left knee disabilities, as well as neuropathy of the left lower extremity, are being remanded for further examination and opinion to determine their etiology.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus, type II are granted service connection as due to herbicide agent exposure. The Board has remanded for further examination on the remaining issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as new and material evidence was not presented. The Board found that the Veteran did not have exposure to herbicide agents during his service at Fort McClellan.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, kidney disorder, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran's HTN is being evaluated for its onset during service or causation by diabetes. His kidney condition and peripheral neuropathy are also being evaluated for their onset during service or causation by diabetes.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient consideration of evidence regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance. The Veteran needs an examination to determine if his service-connected conditions cause 'no effective function' remaining in his feet, as required by VA regulations.

The Board has dismissed all claims due to the death of the Appellant, as appellants' claims do not survive their death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his lumbar degenerative disc disease and service connection for a neurological disorder of the lower extremities. The Veteran is also seeking an individual unemployability rating prior to August 17, 2010.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and records review.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and its secondary peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities due to herbicide exposure in the Republic of Korea. The Veteran's claims are based on presumed exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities have been remanded due to a lack of VA examination records and notification issues.