Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, heart disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder, and peripheral neuropathy were denied. The claim for hepatitis C was granted but the Veteran is not entitled to an increased evaluation for diabetes mellitus or erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied a separate compensable evaluation for peripheral neuropathy of the feet, as associated with service-connected type II diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's claim for PTSD and optic neuritis of the right eye was not addressed in this decision.

The Board finds that the Veteran is in need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, particularly PTSD, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy. The evidence shows that on 'bad days,' he requires assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and taking medications.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance of another person is established, based on his multiple disabilities including seizure disorder, hypertension, diabetes, chronic renal insufficiency, degenerative disc disease, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and diabetic neuropathy. As a result, SMP benefits are granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for neuropathy and weakness in the upper and lower extremities is being remanded due to incomplete opinions from a previous VA examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's right hand and right shoulder disabilities, including pain with mild ulnar neuropathy at the elbow and chronic tendonitis of the right shoulder, were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right upper extremity disability, finding that it is due to his service-connected cervical spondylosis. The claim of entitlement to compensation under 38 C.F.R. § 1151 for a right leg disability remains pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both feet, finding that there is no evidence to support a diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy as a result of military service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's service connection claim for peripheral neuropathy was denied as the evidence did not establish a link between his current condition and his military service, including presumed exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and SMC are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for psoriasis, hypertension secondary to PTSD, sleep apnea secondary to PTSD, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities related to herbicide exposure. The Veteran's skin condition was not shown to be incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is found to be related to his active service, and the claim for service connection is granted. The skin disability of the feet prior to September 15, 1998, does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, to include as secondary to his service-connected Type II diabetes mellitus, was denied. The Board found that there is no current diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran seeks service connection for acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy, which he claims is related to his military service exposure to herbicides in the Republic of Vietnam. The Board finds that a VA examination is necessary to determine if the Veteran's current diagnosis is related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling of VA examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, hypertension, and kidney failure as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's appeal for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II was dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal. The claim for TDIU remains pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is not related to his active service or service-connected prostate cancer, and did not manifest within weeks or months of any presumed exposure to herbicides. The claim for secondary service connection was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including peripheral vascular disease of both lower extremities, peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, Type II diabetes mellitus with cataracts, coronary artery disease, and erectile dysfunction, prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.