Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, peripheral neuropathy (to include as secondary to Agent Orange exposure), and an initial compensable evaluation for urticaria. The evidence did not support a diagnosis of PTSD or establish that the veteran's current conditions are related to military service.

The Board found that the veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right upper and bilateral lower extremities was not incurred in or aggravated by his military service, including presumed exposure to Agent Orange. The condition was initially demonstrated years after service.

The veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Cleveland Clinic Hospital on July 18, 2004 were reimbursed because the treatment was for a serious condition that posed a threat to his health and no VA facility was available.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have peripheral vascular disease or retinopathy, and thus denied his claims for service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted initial 10 percent ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, effective December 29, 2004.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for lumbar disc disease and service connection for right lower radicular neuropathy. The RO had previously granted service connection for right lower radicular neuropathy, but did not assign a disability rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed disabilities, including pain in both legs, back pain, dizziness and forgetfulness, and residuals of a head injury, were not incurred or aggravated during his period of service. The evidence does not support a nexus between any current diagnoses and service.

The Board has determined that there are no currently diagnosed residuals of mononucleosis and no currently diagnosed peripheral neuropathy. Therefore, the veteran's claims for service connection for these conditions have been denied.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities and eye disability including diminished visual acuity, finding that these conditions are not related to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diabetes mellitus with retinopathy and neuropathy is not related to service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus is not shown to have caused or aggravated his claimed erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity. The Board finds that these conditions are not related to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, and skin disorders, all presumed to be related to exposure to Agent Orange. The Board found no evidence of these conditions during service or that they were caused by military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information and need for additional medical opinions. The appellant seeks service connection for the cause of her husband's death, which is currently under review.

The veteran's migraine headaches are currently rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum rating available under VA regulations.,His asthma is also rated at 30 percent. The veteran has not provided sufficient evidence to warrant a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's Hepatitis C, hemangioma/epidermoid of the parietal skull, bilateral median nerve neuropathy and bilateral ulnar nerve neuropathy, and right shoulder dislocation are not attributable to his period of active service.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluation of diabetes mellitus, service connection for optic neuritis and peripheral neuropathy are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations. The claim for reopening a previously denied toe removal claim is also being remanded.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right forearm disability warrants a 60 percent rating, effective from January 2006.

The RO denied service connection for left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to service-connected internal derangement of the right knee.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed disabilities, including diabetes mellitus, poor circulation, bilateral eye disorder, left knee disability, chronic liver disorder, nephropathy, pancreas disorder, osteoarthritis, and hypertension, were not incurred or aggravated during his period of active military service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of his claims, including verification of stressors and examination to assess the severity of his service-connected peripheral neuropathy.