Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board finds that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities is service-connected, as it is reasonably shown to have had its onset during his military service. However, there is no evidence showing a current diagnosis or treatment for peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities.

The Veteran's claim for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant is granted due to his service-connected disabilities, including diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity which precludes locomotion without assistive devices.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and increased ratings was denied. The Board found no current left ear hearing loss disability under VA regulations, thus denying the claim.

The Board has remanded the case for clarification of the nature of the Veteran's claim and for additional evidence to be obtained, including treatment records from private facilities. The Veteran is also scheduled for a VA peripheral nerves examination and a spine examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have been shown to render him unemployable, and the Board grants his claim for TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities. The appeal was not about service connection at all due to lack of evidence.

The Veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for various conditions allegedly resulting from VA treatment for Hodgkin's disease beginning in January 2004.

The Board found that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is not related to his active service, including exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam. The claim was denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left upper extremity neuropathy, left wrist DJD, and bilateral hearing loss. The initial noncompensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was confirmed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for bilateral upper extremity neuropathy, right lower extremity neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is presumed due to Agent Orange exposure during service. However, the claim needs further examination and medical opinion to determine if it is related to this exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus requires daily use of oral medication and insulin, but does not require a restricted diet or regulation of activities. The Board denied an increased rating for the disability.

The Veteran's PTSD, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to diabetes mellitus, and diabetes mellitus are all service connected. The Veteran is currently rated at 20 percent for his diabetes mellitus.

The Board has restored the service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, with diabetic retinopathy and peripheral neuropathy after finding that the severance was improper due to a clear and unmistakable error in granting presumptive service connection based on herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA and private treatment records, arranging for orthopedic and neurologic examinations, and re-adjudicating the claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities were denied due to lack of in-service exposure to Agent Orange. The claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, GERD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are all denied as there is no evidence that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was granted effective February 10, 2006 due to her service-connected fibromyalgia. Prior to this date, she was not shown by medical evidence of record to be unemployable solely due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a change in hearing officer and the Veteran's request for a Travel Board hearing.