Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board finds that the Veteran's left ulnar neuropathy is attributable to service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is proximately due to or the result of his service-connected disabilities, including type II diabetes mellitus and coronary atherosclerosis.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy have been rated as 20 percent disabling. The Board finds that the current ratings adequately reflect the severity of his conditions.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction is rated at 20 percent, and his peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities are each rated at 10 percent. The combined rating for these conditions is 40 percent.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction was denied as there is no evidence of a penile deformity, which would be required for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic code.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's claim for neuropathy of the lower extremities, claimed as secondary to his service-connected diabetes, is being remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology and nature of any current neurological disabilities.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary prior to the adjudication of this claim, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination for the Veteran's TDIU claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy in any extremity, and therefore cannot establish service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for sensory neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities and right radiculopathy, finding that there was no evidence to support a direct or secondary relationship to military service. The Veteran's lumbar spine disorder claim is still pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus and related disorders, including as due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam and Thailand, is denied because there is no evidence of such conditions during or after service.

The Board found no evidence of peripheral neuropathy in service or within a year after service, and the Veteran's assertions that his current condition is related to service were not supported by medical evidence. The claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the hands and feet have been denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found no evidence of diabetic nephropathy, and the preponderance of the evidence did not support a finding that any of his other conditions are related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board found new and material evidence for Scheuermann's disease and denied other claims. The Veteran is still seeking service connection for his conditions.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance is granted, subject to the controlling regulations applicable to the payment of monetary benefits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical evidence.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred on April 25, 2008 at Memorial Hospital were not authorized by VA and did not meet the criteria for reimbursement under applicable laws.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a videoconference hearing at the RO level. The issues of service connection for trench foot, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and inguinal lymphadenopathy with swollen lymph nodes and urinary tract infections are pending.

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

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and cervical spine neuropathy, but denied the claim of right upper extremity neuropathy related to cervical spine. The Veteran is assigned a 30% disability rating.