Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2007

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and an increased evaluation for his bilateral pes planus were denied. The Board found no evidence to support a finding that these conditions are related to military service or any specific exposure, and concluded that the current symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of both feet. The veteran's service-connected conditions were characterized by their current manifestations without any additional complications or restrictions.

The veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and his claim for TDIU is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic urinary tract infections, an eye disability, disability of the veins, and peripheral neuropathy, all including as secondary to herbicide exposure.

The Board has denied all the issues related to service connection for various conditions, including a right hip injury, defective hearing, peripheral neuropathy, left shoulder disorder, residuals of a right ankle injury, left Achilles tendinitis, and a right knee injury. The veteran's claims have been denied as there is no evidence that these conditions are due to active military service or any disability of service origin.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, low back disorder, cervical neuropathy, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD). The veteran is not entitled to a compensable disability rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied a higher initial rating for diabetes mellitus, finding that the veteran's symptoms have not required regulation of diet or restrictions on activities.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy and seronegative spondylopathy, as well as his request for an increased rating for PTSD. The initial disability rating of 50 percent for PTSD was granted effective July 21, 2004.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and neuropathy of the lower extremities as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the veteran's neuropathy of the right lower extremity is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, but there is no evidence of neuropathy in the left lower extremity or upper extremities. The claims for these conditions are denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities is due to frostbite sustained during his military service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy warrants a 10 percent initial rating, effective July 26, 2004.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as he is capable of performing light physical activities and can engage in sedentary employment.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims due to issues related to reopening service connection for peripheral neuropathy, heart disease, and a lung disorder. The claims are pending further development.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied across multiple conditions, all related to Agent Orange exposure. The Board found no evidence of current diagnoses or a link between the claimed conditions and his military service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling of VA examinations and obtaining outstanding outpatient treatment reports.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have peripheral neuropathy and denied his claim for service connection for this condition. The issue of whether he sustained a cerebrovascular accident is pending.

The Board has determined that the evidence does not support a finding of severe neuropathy, warranting a higher evaluation. The veteran's symptoms are considered mild to moderate.

The veteran's service connection for PTSD was restored, and he is denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremity. The issue of entitlement to TDIU remains pending.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral posterior subcapsular cataracts, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, and hypothyroidism. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to his military service or any other service-connected condition.