Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2009

The veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities, PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus were denied as there was no evidence to support a current diagnosis or a link between his in-service experiences and these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disorder and neuropathy of the hands and feet, finding no evidence that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by his military service.

The appeal is remanded to obtain a VA examination report in compliance with the directives of the January 2008 Joint Motion and Court Order.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, a left ankle disability, and peripheral neuropathy were denied as there was no evidence of a nexus between the current conditions and his military service.

The Veteran was granted compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for sciatic nerve neuropathy of the right lower extremity as a result of a December 12, 2003 VA bone marrow biopsy.

The Veteran is in need of regular aid and attendance as of May 1, 2005.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, hearing loss, tinnitus, arthritis of the bilateral hips and knees, neuropathy of the right and left hand, sleep apnea, and PTSD were withdrawn by the appellant prior to promulgation of a decision.

The Board denied higher initial ratings for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and denied service connection for left knee, right knee, left foot, and right foot arthritis.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are so severe as to prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational experience.

The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's right wrist injury residuals and also found that he was not entitled to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board denied increased ratings for PTSD, right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy/radiculopathy as the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Veteran's low back disability and hip disability were granted service connection, while sciatic neuropathy was denied.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral foot condition, chronic neurological condition, lumbosacral spine disorder, degenerative disc disease, and sciatic neuropathy as there was no evidence of a current disability that was causally or etiologically related to active military service.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of Agent Orange exposure and peripheral neuropathy as secondary to herbicide exposure due to the lack of evidence showing a current disability related to such exposure.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and sleep apnea as new and material evidence was not received to reopen previously denied claims.

The Veteran's service-connected right peroneal neuropathy was rated at 40 percent, and he was granted service connection for left knee osteoarthritis as secondary to the right peroneal neuropathy.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, as it was not causally related to or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. The Board also found that a higher initial rating for diabetes mellitus was not warranted.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left and right foot disabilities are being remanded for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for neuropathy of the face, bilateral hands and bilateral legs as they were not shown to be related to active military service or herbicide exposure.