Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2005

The Board denied all the veteran's claims for increased ratings, finding that his conditions did not warrant a higher rating based on the evidence of record.

The veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy and PTSD was denied. The Board found that the veteran did not have a current diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy related to his Vietnam service or Agent Orange exposure, and there were no verified in-service stressors for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities necessitate regular aid and attendance, qualifying him for special monthly compensation on account of need for aid and attendance. However, he does not meet the criteria for permanent housebound status.

The veteran's claim for service connection for chronic persistent peripheral neuropathy, including as a result of exposure to herbicides, is being remanded for further development.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations for various service-connected disabilities are being remanded to the RO for additional development.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for diabetes mellitus, finding that his condition did not require a restriction in physical activities due to diabetes.

The VA determined that the veteran's right lateral femoral cutaneous neuropathy was not incurred in active military service and therefore denied his claim.

The Board has remanded the case for a personal hearing and to determine if new evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection of peripheral neuropathy.

The Board found no relationship between the veteran's peripheral neuropathy and his military service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a sinus disorder, lumbosacral strain with neurological manifestations affecting the left leg, chloracne, and peripheral neuropathy of the hands and feet. The evidence submitted did not change the outcome of these decisions.

The Board finds that the veteran's peripheral neuropathy is proximately due to or the result of treatment for his service-connected Hodgkin's disease.

The veteran's low back disability is currently rated at 40 percent, effective January 30, 2003. The RO has also granted a separate 10 percent rating for peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity associated with his lumbar spine condition.

The veteran's claim for service connection for various conditions due to exposure to ionizing radiation is being remanded for further development.

The veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for notification and additional development, including extraschedular consideration.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II, and chloracne due to lack of persuasive medical evidence of the current claimed disabilities.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection of arthritis, but denied his claim for peripheral neuropathy as there is no evidence linking it to service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The veteran's claim is being remanded for another VA examination to determine the current nature and severity of his service-connected residuals of right medial malleolus fracture, as well as obtaining additional medical records.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claims for increased evaluations for various service-connected disabilities have been denied. The appeals are based on direct service connection and no presumption or secondary service connection is applicable.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and consideration of all pertinent evidence.

The veteran does not have a diagnosed condition of peripheral neuropathy and the evidence does not support service connection based on direct or presumptive exposure to herbicides.