Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2000

The veteran's right lower extremity neuropathy is rated at 60 percent effective September 12, 1995. The claim for a higher rating prior to that date is denied.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for left foot drop due to mononeuropathy of the peroneal nerve, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for TDIU in November 1985, concluding that his service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from some form of substantially gainful employment compatible with his education and occupational experience.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's gunshot wound to Muscle Groups XIV and XVII, finding that his symptoms did not warrant a rating higher than 30 percent.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are denied as they are not well grounded.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including fibromyalgia, impotence, sleep apnea, hair loss, irritable bowel syndrome, peripheral neuropathy, and skin rashes due to undiagnosed illnesses are not well grounded.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for chronic pain syndrome, neuropathy, myelopathy and normochromic anemia secondary to exposure to ionizing radiation due to insufficient evidence of radiation exposure during his participation in Operation DOMINIC I.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination. The issues of service connection for peripheral neuropathy, including as secondary to exposure to Agent Orange, and an increased evaluation for bilateral hearing loss are on appeal.

The Board found no medical evidence relating the veteran's current conditions to his period of service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected internal derangement of the left and right knees, as well as sensorimotor neuropathy. The current evaluations are found to be appropriate.

The Board has granted service connection for multiple sclerosis, finding that symptoms were first present during active service. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy is denied as the claim is not well-grounded.

The veteran's claim for a low back disability was denied as there is no chronic low back disability present in service or for many years after service. The claim for a compensable evaluation for his right thigh neuropathy was also denied.

The VA determined that the appellant's residuals of a gunshot wound to the left arm do not warrant an increased rating beyond 20 percent, and his peripheral neuropathy is related to diabetes mellitus.

The veteran's diabetic neuropathy, including peripheral neuropathy of the hands and feet, is service connected as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection are not well grounded and have denied them accordingly.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current neurological disorder, including polyneuropathy and a low back condition, did not begin in service or due to his service-connected brucellosis. The medical evidence does not support a finding of secondary service connection for these conditions.

The Board found that the appellant's disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance or due to housebound status.

The Board granted an effective date of August 15, 1991 for the award of TDIU based on service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disorder and reopened the claim of peripheral neuropathy involving the legs, bowels, hands, and left arm due to Agent Orange exposure. The veteran's current symptoms do not appear related to his military service.

The veteran's claims were granted, with increased evaluations for PTSD and frostbite conditions. Service connection was established for duodenal ulcer.