Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The veteran's service connection claims for neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities are granted as they are at least as likely as not related to in-service herbicide exposure.,Service connection is also granted for bilateral hearing loss prior to October 18, 2006.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for reflex sympathetic dystrophy, osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease, and neuropathy due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher ratings for diabetes mellitus type II and peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of the current disability ratings.

The veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities with superimposed carpal tunnel syndrome, related to his diabetes, is being remanded due to a need for another VA examination.

The veteran's service connection claim for cold injury residuals of the feet, including peripheral neuropathy, is granted. The claim for PTSD remains pending as it requires further verification of in-service stressors.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation by reason of being in need of regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral peripheral neuropathy was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, and may not be presumed to have been incurred in service due to herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have diabetes mellitus or ulcerative colitis due to service, and thus denied both claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for assistance in acquiring automobile and adaptive equipment or for adaptive equipment only, as they do not result in loss of use of one or both hands.

The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for the veteran's claimed bilateral hearing loss, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, or peripheral vascular disease of the upper and lower extremities. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to active service.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of current disabilities for the veteran's claimed conditions, and thus service connection cannot be granted.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy did not cause or contribute substantially to his death. The claim for DIC benefits was also denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case for a VA examination and opinion regarding the veteran's service connection claim for cold injury residuals, including peripheral neuropathy.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, hypertension as secondary to diabetes mellitus, and an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus. The effective date for service connection was also denied.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including gastrointestinal disorder, hearing loss, right inguinal hernia, back disability, and right knee surgery residuals. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active service.

The Board found that the veteran's diabetes warranted a 20 percent rating, CAD warranted a 30 percent rating, and hypertension did not warrant any compensable rating. The initial ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the left hand and erectile dysfunction were also granted.

The RO has granted a higher evaluation of 40 percent for right sciatic neuropathy, but the effective date is not specified in the SSOC. The case must be remanded to clarify this.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied across multiple conditions, with the exception of tinnitus which was assigned a 10% evaluation.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board finds that the veteran does not have bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities or a right hip disorder, and thus service connection for these conditions is denied.