Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2010

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected residuals of an excision of an osteoma of the left iliac crest, including lateral femoral cutaneous neuropathy, warrant a 10 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, warranting a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, diabetic retinopathy, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities as secondary to service-connected conditions. The bilateral foot disorder claim is remanded.

The Board found that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is not related to his service, including as due to exposure to Agent Orange or diabetes mellitus. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further examination and evaluation of his PTSD and diabetic peripheral neuropathy, as well as a review of the claims file to determine if higher ratings are warranted.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for the issues of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, retinal neuropathy, and peritoneal neuropathy.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbosacral strain and small fiber neuropathy (claimed as peripheral neuropathy) due to herbicide exposure. The decision on the latter issue is pending further action.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing a medical examination to determine the nature and etiology of the appellant's claimed conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine his employability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's income exceeds the maximum annual pension rate (MAPR), but he claims unreimbursed medical expenses that reduce his income to an allowable rate. The case is REMANDED for clarification of medical expenses and proper accounting of income and expenses.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and peripheral neuropathy of the fingers of both hands are denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions, and they are not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional evidence and a VA examination to determine the nature of the Veteran's psychiatric disorder and whether his peripheral neuropathy is related to service-connected diabetes or Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Multiple Sclerosis and Neuropathy are service connected, with Multiple Sclerosis being presumed to have been incurred during active service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU was denied as the earliest date of entitlement arose is June 10, 2003 when he filed a claim for increased disability ratings.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and a need for an appropriate VA examination to determine if the appellant is in need of regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and private treatment records, as well as clarifying the medical opinions regarding his TIA's and urinary incontinence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for ulnar neuropathy of the left arm and low back disability. The claim for increased rating for bilateral foot disorder is pending.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected right sciatic neuropathy with a history of right lumbar herniated nucleus pulposis is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board denied the claim for CUE in the effective date of TDIU and also denied the enhanced rate of DIC based on duration of total disability rating prior to death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have caused him to be in need of regular aid and attendance, as he requires assistance with activities such as grooming, preparing meals, and keeping himself safe from the hazards of his daily environment.