Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2006

The Board has remanded this case due to several issues, including the need for VA examination records and proper VCAA notice. The veteran's claims are currently on hold until these matters are addressed.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the hands and feet, but denied a higher initial evaluation. The veteran's diabetes is treated with oral hypoglycemic agents and restricted diet.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for a hearing and further development.

The veteran's low back disability and associated peripheral neuropathy in the lower extremities have been granted increased evaluations, with a primary evaluation of 60 percent for his low back disability effective January 30, 2003.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing and maintaining a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and occupational experience.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including residuals of right knee injury, right foot toenail injury, low back pain with neuropathy, and vision problems. The veteran's claims were not supported by current medical evidence or a link to his military service.

The veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was denied as his combined evaluation of 40% does not meet the schedular requirements for assignment of a total disability rating. The RO considered whether he is unemployable solely due to his service-connected disabilities, but found that his occupational impairment is primarily due to non-service connected disabilities.

The Board denied all service connection claims, finding that the veteran's conditions were not incurred or aggravated by active service and did not have a nexus to any service-connected disability.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of her service connection claims, including obtaining Reserve records and any relevant post-service medical records.

The veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, and impotence are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and a request for additional information from the veteran regarding his service in Vietnam.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted, while the claims for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral ankle disability and curvature of the lumbar spine with neuropathy are not related to his service-connected left knee disability. The claim for an increased rating for left knee disability, post reconstruction, is granted.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is necessary to determine the current severity of the veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus and whether it requires regulation of activities. The case will be remanded for further development.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and potentially a VA examination. The case will be reviewed again after these steps are completed.

The Board denied all service connection claims for the veteran's claimed disabilities, finding that they were not related to his military service or a service-connected disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the veteran's claimed bilateral lower leg neuropathy and a need for an additional evaluation of PTSD.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper and lower extremities, as well as his request to reopen several other disability claims. The decision also dismissed the claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a shell fragment wound of the right elbow with probable ulnar neuropathy.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding no evidence to support a direct link between his military service and the claimed disabilities.