Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have peripheral neuropathy of the upper or lower extremities and finds no basis for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus and associated peripheral neuropathy of each extremity, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board found that the Veteran's current peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities is etiologically related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, resulting in a grant of service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities was denied as there is no diagnosis provided. The other issues were not addressed due to lack of information.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to address the Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU due to inadequate examination findings and potential aggravation of his service-connected lumbar spine disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, finding that it is at least as likely as not caused by or a result of Agent Orange exposure during active service. The Veteran's claim for automobile and adaptive equipment or adaptive equipment only was also granted.

The Board has determined that no new and material evidence was received to reopen the Veteran's claims of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities. The claim remains denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the appellant requires aid and attendance, which could affect his entitlement to increased special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1114(r).

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's request for independent living services is denied as the additional training or help with psychosocial rehabilitation and courses in grant writing, meditation, art and photography (including purchase of art supplies, photography equipment, computers, scanners and cameras) is not required to allow him to achieve independent living.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need to verify his claimed in-service stressors and to obtain a supplemental opinion regarding the etiology of his diabetes mellitus.

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

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and an increased rating, finding no evidence to support these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, urination problems, peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral eye disability are denied as there is no evidence of in-country service or visitation in Vietnam to support a presumption of exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for heart disease, diverticulitis, diabetes mellitus, neuropathy as secondary to diabetes mellitus, and broken blood vessels of the toes as secondary to diabetes mellitus. The appeals were based on presumptive exposure to herbicides, but no such evidence was provided.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's combined rating of 70 percent from multiple service-connected disabilities does not meet the criteria for a TDIU rating.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to determine the current severity of his left shoulder and ulnar neuropathy disabilities, including whether separate ratings are warranted for other affected body parts.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cold injury with arthropathy and sensory neuropathy of both hands and feet is service-connected, as it reasonably originated during his active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for Multiple Sclerosis and Peripheral Neuropathy, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are likely related to his military service. The rating for Type II Diabetes Mellitus was also increased.