Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2002

The appellant is not entitled to dependency and indemnity compensation or death pension as her marriage to the veteran occurred after 1985, was less than one year before his separation from service, and they did not have a child.

The veteran's disability rating does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension by reason of being housebound as he is able to leave his home and travel with assistance.

The veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus, and transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder were denied as not related to his active service or Agent Orange exposure.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disorder and granted a 20 percent rating for right femoral neuropathy. The claim for increased ratings for left knee residuals was also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic peripheral neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease of the lower extremities, finding that these conditions are related to exposure to Agent Orange during military service.

The Board found that the veteran's left leg disability is not related to his military service or a service-connected condition, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic lumbosacral strain and peripheral neuropathy, finding that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen the claim for chronic lumbosacral strain.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, finding that it is presumed to have been incurred due to herbicide exposure during his Vietnam-era service.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for each of the veteran's lower extremities, effective from April 4, 2000.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the intertwining of his claims for diabetes and peripheral neuropathy, both related to Agent Orange exposure. His claim for service connection for diabetes will be adjudicated first before considering his claim for peripheral neuropathy.

The Board found that the veteran's ulnar neuropathy was not caused by VA medical treatment, and thus denied compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected neuropathy, lateral femoral cutaneous nerve of the left thigh, finding that the current 10 percent rating adequately reflects the severity of the disability.

The Board found no evidence of chronic disease in service or indication of peripheral neuropathy, and the VA examiner concluded that the veteran's neuropathy was probably secondary to previous trauma. Therefore, the claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy due to herbicide exposure is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for peripheral neuropathy, finding that it was not incurred in or aggravated by service and may not be presumed to have been incurred due to herbicide exposure.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for peripheral neuropathy, finding that it was not incurred in or aggravated by service and may not be presumed to have been incurred due to herbicide exposure.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the left thigh is manifested by persistent dysesthesia, reddening upon exercising, and stabbing pain. However, clinical findings show sensory involvement without motor impairment, warranting a noncompensable rating.

The veteran's application for Service Disabled Veterans' Insurance (RH) was denied because his non-service-connected conditions exceeded the required threshold of 'good health,' as determined by VA under its insurance guidelines.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right elbow disability does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 20 percent, and his right ulnar neuropathy does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Board found no evidence of current peripheral neuropathy and denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for the veteran's right ulnar neuropathy, which was previously rated at 10 percent. The evidence showed moderate incomplete paralysis of the major extremity.