Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2003

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between the veteran's current condition and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete medical opinions and new legal requirements.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for porphyria cutanea tarda and peripheral neuropathy, both presumed to be due to Agent Orange exposure. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board denied service connection for cervical radiculopathy, peripheral neuropathy, and Hepatitis C due to exposure to herbicides (Agent Orange). The veteran's claims were not supported by new evidence.

The case is being remanded due to the need for compliance with VCAA notice requirements. The veteran's claims for an earlier effective date, service connection for peripheral neuropathy and a brain tumor as a result of Agent Orange exposure are on appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy and a tumor of the spine, finding that these conditions are secondary to the veteran's service-connected Leishmaniasis.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for increased disability ratings for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities. The initial evaluations were denied as they did not meet the criteria for higher ratings.

The veteran is seeking service connection for peripheral neuropathy, which he claims is due to exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The RO has ordered a VA neurological examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current neurological disorders, including peripheral neuropathy.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disability, peripheral neuropathy as secondary to DM, left ear hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The effective date of the grant of service connection for DM was not addressed.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional evidence submitted by the veteran and incomplete treatment reports. The claims will be re-adjudicated after these issues are addressed.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including an examination to determine if the veteran's degenerative joint disease is related to a cold injury from service. The issues of service connection and increased rating remain on appeal.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, conducting medical examinations, and issuing a supplemental statement of the case. The issue of a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbosacral strain will also be addressed.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic peripheral neuropathy as a result of exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including bilateral hip disorder, degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, arthritis of the feet and ankles, neuropathy of the upper extremities, tension headaches, cervical DJD, PTSD, and claudication. The reasons are not provided in this decision.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues and is remanding the case back to the RO for additional consideration.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status, as well as her competency to manage her own affairs. The appeal is not about service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current disability, including residuals of cold injury and peripheral neuropathy of the left leg, is related to his service in Germany. The claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that A. L. O., the appellant's son, is a helpless child of the veteran due to permanent incapacity for self-support prior to attaining the age of 18 years.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right ankle disability and right sural nerve neuropathy, finding that the evidence does not support a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for polyneuropathy as a result of exposure to herbicides, finding that there was no clear medical diagnosis of these disorders at any time during or after active military service.