Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2009

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy and GERD were not incurred in or aggravated by service, nor can they be presumed to be due to herbicide exposure. The Board denied the claims for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting SMC by reason of the need for regular aid and attendance of another person.

The Board found that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of both feet was not related to service, and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for his service-connected injuries.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected nonunion fracture of the left ulnar styloid process with ulnar nerve neuropathy was denied. The RO found that the disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating before September 18, 2008 and from September 18, 2008 it met the criteria for a 40 percent rating.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy, finding new and material evidence. However, it was not able to establish a link between these conditions and his military service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary to determine if the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy, including as secondary to exposure to herbicides, was incurred during service. The case is REMANDED for an appropriate VA examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy and a right hip disability were denied. The claim for residuals of meningitis with seizure disorder (claimed as stroke) was also denied.,Service connection was granted for anxiety disorder with conversion reaction, rated at 10 percent prior to July 8, 2005, and at 30 percent from that date.

The Veteran is entitled to the services outlined in his Individual Independent Living Plan (IILP) for the period from July 27, 2005 to August 1, 2006.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left elbow and leg disabilities were denied as the evidence did not show that his conditions warranted a higher rating.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, finding no competent medical evidence linking his current condition to military service or exposure to asbestos.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals, resulting in the dismissal of all pending issues.

The Veteran's claim for automobile and adaptive equipment or adaptive equipment is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions.

The Board has reopened the claims of service connection for cardiovascular disorder, liver condition, skin condition, and peripheral neuropathy. However, new evidence does not establish a link between these conditions and service or any incident therein. The claim for diabetes mellitus is denied as there is no evidence showing actual existence of the condition.

The Board found that the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a TDIU was denied as there is no evidence of record showing he met the schedular requirements for a TDIU prior to January 7, 2005.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities due to Agent Orange exposure, finding that there was no in-country service in Vietnam and no evidence linking his current condition to active service.

The Board has granted service connection for the appellant's peripheral neuropathy and thoracolumbar spine disability, but denied claims for higher initial evaluations.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen his claims for PTSD and a bilateral shoulder disability, finding new and material evidence. The claim for service connection of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and peripheral arterial disease was improperly severed.

The Board denied service connection for demyelinating motor polyneuropathy (claimed as acute transient peripheral neuropathy) on the basis of presumed exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicide agents in service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities was granted, and his claim for an increased disability rating for low back pain was also granted. The effective date is not specified.