Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2000

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluation of left femoral cutaneous neuropathy and service connection for a left knee disability and low back disability, finding that the evidence did not support a grant of these claims.

The Board found that the veteran's current chronic peripheral neuropathy was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for psoriatic lesion, venostasis and peripheral neuropathy, and the claim of entitlement to a compensable evaluation for service-connected dermatophytosis of the feet. The veteran's conditions were not found to be related to his military service.

PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling. Service connection for memory loss, folliculitis, and bronchitis due to Agent Orange exposure is granted. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy due to Agent Orange exposure is also granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date, a temporary total convalescent rating, and increased ratings for his right shoulder disability and right upper extremity neuropathy.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person due to his disabilities, as he is able to perform daily activities without requiring assistance.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection are not well grounded, as there is no medical evidence linking his diagnosed conditions to his active duty service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for PTSD and service connection for peripheral neuropathy, which he contends is related to herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not meet the criteria for increased special monthly death pension benefits due to her need for aid and attendance of another person or being housebound, based on her disabilities.

The veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes as his combined schedular evaluation is less than 100 percent.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy due to new evidence submitted. However, the claim remains denied as there is insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between the current condition and service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's peripheral neuropathy, finding that it is related to his exposure to herbicides in service.

The Board has determined that the veteran is entitled to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and cervical spine fusion.

The Board has determined that the veteran is not entitled to a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes due to her nonservice-connected disabilities, as they do not prevent her from maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The veteran is seeking service connection for peripheral neuropathy, which he claims is related to his exposure to Agent Orange during service. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional medical records and further evaluation.

The Board found that the veteran's cause of death was not related to his service-connected disabilities and denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The Board found that the veteran's claims for service connection were not well-grounded, as there was no credible evidence linking his current disabilities to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluation of low back strain with arthritis, service connection for diabetes mellitus, neuropathy, and fibromyalgia. The claim for PTSD was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The veteran's initial evaluations for postoperative dislocation left shoulder and left knee injury are granted at 10% and no higher, respectively. Service connection is established for the service-connected lumbar disc disease. The veteran's claims for additional disabilities are referred to the RO.

The veteran's right shoulder disorder with ulnar neuropathy is rated as 10 percent disabling, and a separate rating of 10 percent for arthritis-related functional loss due to pain has been granted.,Herpes was denied service connection. The urticaria and postoperative nevi of the neck and back have initial noncompensable evaluations.