Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disability including major depressive disorder and depression, diabetes mellitus, type II, and obstructive sleep apnea. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a diagnosis of PTSD due to in-service stressors or exposure to herbicides. Service treatment records did not show any mental health issues during service, and the Veteran's psychiatric state at separation was normal.

The Veteran's right carpal tunnel syndrome with ulnar neuropathy was initially rated at 30 percent from May 1, 2008, to June 7, 2010. Since then, it has been rated as non-compensably disabling (less than 10 percent).,The Veteran's left carpal tunnel syndrome has been rated at 10 percent since May 1, 2008.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have currently diagnosed peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and thus service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lower motor neuron and small fiber neuropathy disorder was incurred in service, granting service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the issues have been dismissed.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent, as his disability is currently rated at 20 percent and there are no additional complications or restrictions that would warrant a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, left upper extremity, right lower extremity, and left lower extremity as secondary to in-service herbicide exposure. Service connection was denied for Type II diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's service-connected frostbite and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities have been rated at their maximum schedular ratings since June 9, 2005.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of information required to corroborate herbicide exposure, and the Veteran's claim for service connection is now pending with VA.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in the need for special adapted housing and equipment, which has been granted. The claim for a special home adaptation grant is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's claims for chronic conjunctivitis and bilateral peripheral neuropathy were denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions. The claim for a dental condition was also denied due to lack of evidence of a current disability.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both upper extremities, finding that they are not secondary to his service-connected Type II diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, as well as his residuals of hematoma, left thigh, with limitation of left knee flexion, have not met the criteria for increased evaluations.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, as they are not shown to have originated during active military service or within one year thereafter. The exposure is presumed to be due to herbicide exposure in the Gulf War.

The Veteran's widow has been granted service connection for the claimed conditions, including diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy, due to herbicide exposure during his active duty.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for clarification of the nature of his incarceration and to determine if he was incarcerated due to a felony conviction, which would affect the overpayment calculation.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension did not have its onset in service and was not related to any disease, injury, or incident during service. The Board also determined that his ulnar neuropathy of the left arm was not incurred in service. As a result, both claims were denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are found to be of sufficient severity to preclude him from engaging in substantially gainful employment, and the claim for a TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus is found to be the likely cause of his erectile dysfunction, and he is granted service connection for this condition.