Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities has been rated at 20 percent since March 11, 2010.

The Board granted service connection for headaches, but denied hypertension and peripheral neuropathy claims. The decision is based on reopening of the headache claim due to new evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20 percent, and the evidence does not support a higher rating as his condition is managed by an oral hypoglycemic agent and restricted diet without requiring regulation of activities or use of insulin.

The Veteran's service connection claim for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities was denied as there is no evidence that his condition began in or is related to his military service. The TDIU claim was also denied due to insufficient evidence showing he is unemployable solely because of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to the RO for further development, including obtaining updated VA and private treatment records, scheduling a VA examination, and adjudicating his claim of service connection for a heart disorder.

The VA determined that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of bilateral lower extremities was not caused by or aggravated by VA treatment, and thus denied his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a neck disorder, left hip and right hip disorders, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, artery condition of the left leg, and amputation of the 4th and 5th toes of the left foot were all denied. The claims for hypertension, colon condition, heart condition (including atrial fibrillation), erectile dysfunction, prostate condition, kidney disorder, and skin condition were also denied in a final rating decision from February 2007.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including determining if he was exposed to Agent Orange during service and providing an opinion on the cause of his neuropathy.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical and lumbar spines, peripheral neuropathy, and skin cancer have been denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his active military service. The Board found that the Veteran did not serve in Vietnam or on inland waterways where he could be presumed exposed to herbicides.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for further medical examination. The appeal will be returned to the RO/AMC for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a request for a Travel Board hearing.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, all claimed as a result of herbicide exposure. The Veteran's service in Thailand did not involve any known use of tactical herbicides.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and civilian provider treatment records related to his service-connected neurological conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, type II and eczema (claimed as rash/itching), are denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his active service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder and migraines, have rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is related to his military service, specifically exposure to Agent Orange during his time in Vietnam. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus has been rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum rating available under current criteria. The Board found that his diabetes requires insulin and a restricted diet but not regulation of activities.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities and a bilateral hearing loss disability, as well as his claim regarding whether he timely filed an appeal to the October 13, 2004 rating decision. The Board found that there was no showing of peripheral neuropathy or evidence of herbicide exposure, and thus denied service connection for these conditions. For the bilateral hearing loss, the Board determined that a compensable rating is not warranted.