The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities as secondary to diabetes mellitus and has denied an increased rating for neurogenic bladder disease with incontinence of urine, finding that a higher rating is not warranted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities was found to be proximately due to or the result of his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's neurogenic bladder disease has been rated as 60 percent disabling since June 23, 2006.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, Neurogenic bladder disease
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- September 27, 2010
- Citation
- 1036317
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- Denied
The appeal regarding the July 2, 2020 rating decision for PTSD was denied. The claims of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities were also denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both upper and lower extremities due to a need for further clarity on the nature and etiology of the Veteran's conditions.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected conditions of CAD, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both the upper and lower extremities, to include as secondary to diabetes, for additional VA examinations and opinions.
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