Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and PTSD, finding no evidence to support these conditions.

The veteran's appeal was denied as his claim for an initial compensable rating for residuals of a perforated tympanic membrane of the left ear, service connection for right ulnar neuropathy and hypertension were not granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for additional vocational rehabilitation training, finding that his service-connected disabilities have not worsened to the point where he is unable to perform the duties of his previous occupation and that the previously rehabilitated occupation remains suitable.

The veteran's claim to reopen a service connection for left acoustic neuroma was received on January 11, 2000. Effective from this date, he is granted service connection for various disabilities and SMC for loss of use of one eye as residuals of his service-connected post-operative left acoustic neuroma.

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

The Board has decided that the veteran's claim for service connection for neuropathy of both thumbs should be remanded to allow for further examination and analysis.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to clarify the nature and etiology of the veteran's left carpal tunnel syndrome and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, as there remains some question regarding whether these conditions are attributable to his active military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and peripheral neuropathy, finding no evidence of a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board found that the veteran's Raynaud's disease and peripheral neuropathy were not incurred in service, and denied both claims. The hypertension claim was also denied as it did not manifest within one year of separation from service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his left knee and lower extremity disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support ratings in excess of 10 percent.

The RO has remanded the veteran's claims due to his disagreement with the December 2002 rating decision, including the assigned evaluations for service-connected disabilities and denial of service connection. The veteran is also being asked to provide additional evidence regarding his TDIU claim.

The veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for additional medical examination and consideration of new evidence.

The veteran's low back disability is rated at 40 percent, and a separate rating of 20 percent for left leg neuropathy is granted. The appeal regarding service connection for the liver, kidney, and left knee disabilities is addressed in the REMAND portion.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, finding that there was no evidence of such condition during or within one year after service separation. The Board also found that the veteran's claim could not be based on herbicide exposure as a presumptive disease.

The Board has granted service connection for anxiety as secondary to the veteran's service-connected conditions, including his knee and back disorders.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to ensure compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA).

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing the veteran with a VA examination to assess his diabetes mellitus. The issue of service connection for peripheral neuropathy will also be addressed.

The Board found that the veteran's diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy are not attributable to his active military service. The claims for these conditions were denied.

The Board found that the veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities was not incurred in or aggravated by service and could not be presumed to have been caused by exposure to herbicides. As a result, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right hand and shoulder disorders, characterized by ulnar and median neuropathy and arthritis, were not incurred in active service or duty for training, and they are not a residual of his service-connected burn.