Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims due to a material defect in the supplemental statement of the case, specifically regarding records from the Las Vegas VAMC.

The Veteran's initial evaluation for residuals of a left inguinal hernia remains at 10 percent, as the medical evidence does not show recurrence or worsening of his condition.

The Board found that the Veteran's disabilities resulting from a November 1961 motor vehicle accident were due to his own willful misconduct, and thus not incurred in line of duty. As such, service connection for these conditions was denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and a disability rating greater than 20 percent for diabetic neuropathy of the right foot, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on moderate impairment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The Board found no evidence of current diabetic retinopathy or peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and concluded that these conditions are not related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is not related to his service or a service-connected disability, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for an effective date prior to February 13, 2003 for the grant of service connection for diabetes mellitus with associated bilateral lower extremity neuropathy has been dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, finding that his symptoms did not warrant higher ratings under the applicable rating criteria.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for right ulnar nerve compression was denied. The current rating of 30 percent is maintained.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of hypertension, polyneuropathy, coronary artery disease including carotid stenosis, and stroke are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has ordered a new VA examination and remanded the case for further development due to inconsistencies in medical records regarding the Veteran's diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for updated treatment records and proper notice under Dingess v. Nicholson.

The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities has been granted, with a rating of 40 percent for the right upper extremity (dominant) and 30 percent for the left upper extremity (non-dominant).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 with peripheral neuropathy was denied as there is no evidence linking the condition to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and diabetes with complications, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and review of his medical records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, hypertension, and loss of use of a creative organ are denied as there is no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have current disabilities for otitis media, costochondritis, and left upper extremity ulnar neuropathy. The claim for service connection for these conditions is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his PTSD, have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment. Therefore, a TDIU is granted.