Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2002

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, concluding that it did not begin during or as a result of his military service and was not caused by any incident of service, including Agent Orange exposure.

The Board found that the veteran's appeals for service connection were not timely filed, and thus dismissed those claims.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent disabling, and he has additional disabilities that independently rate at 60 percent or more. He is not in need of regular aid and attendance but is substantially confined to his dwelling due to multiple service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the veteran's intervertebral disc syndrome, L5-S1, warrants a 60 percent disability rating based on persistent symptoms compatible with sciatic neuropathy.

The Board found that there is no evidence of a soft tissue sarcoma or peripheral neuropathy in the veteran's medical records, and thus denied service connection for these conditions due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a total rating based on individual unemployability, finding that there was no evidence of unemployability due to service-connected disability prior to August 27, 1996.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy secondary to his service-connected residuals of malignant lymphoma, finding that there was no evidence linking the veteran's neurological symptoms to his service-connected condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for secondary service connection for neuropathy of the left lower extremity, an increased rating for PTSD, and an increased evaluation for right below knee amputation. The claim for an increased evaluation for lumbosacral strain was not addressed in this decision.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and a back condition, including sciatic neuropathy. The decision did not address exposure to herbicides or any other specific basis.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have peripheral neuropathy and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board found that the veteran's peripheral neuropathy of both feet was not caused or aggravated by his service, or a service-connected condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chest nodules, an esophageal disorder, an enlarged prostate, and peripheral neuropathy, all claimed as due to exposure to Agent Orange, and for bursitis because new and material evidence was not submitted.

The VA determined that the veteran's peripheral neuropathy was not incurred as a result of his active service or due to exposure to herbicide agents, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected cervical neuropathy, finding that the current evidence does not support a higher rating based on moderate to severe incomplete paralysis or moderate to severe sensory impairment.

The Board denied service connection for multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy, and blurry vision due to Agent Orange exposure. The veteran's conditions were not shown to have started during or within seven years after his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, concluding that there was no evidence linking the condition to his military service.

The Board granted the veteran's claim for an evaluation of 20 percent for left peroneal nerve neuropathy with paresthesia, finding that her symptoms warranted this rating.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for higher ratings for his service-connected diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities due to failure to report for scheduled VA neurological examinations.

The veteran's right ulnar neuropathy and left eye disability were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.,The effective dates for the grants of service connection for degenerative joint disease of the left knee, duodenal ulcer, and traumatic torsion of the left ulnar nerve have been granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, peripheral neuropathy, and chronic liver condition. The denial is based on unverified in-service stressors and the lack of credible supporting evidence that corroborates the veteran's testimony or statements.