Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for arthritis of the left elbow and ulnar neuropathy of the left upper extremity, finding that the evidence did not warrant a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.

The VA determined that the veteran does not have sensory nerve neuropathy of the trigeminal nerve due to VA-administered Botox injections, prescribed medication, or any other form of VA treatment. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's application to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection for motor sensory neuropathy of the lower extremities, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is currently rated as 20 percent disabling. The evidence does not show that the disability requires any regulation of activities.,For peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity and right lower extremity, the evidence shows mild incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve. No higher evaluations are warranted.

The Board found that the veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities was not incurred in or aggravated by military service, may not be presumed to have been so incurred, and is not proximately due to or the result of a service-connected disability.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant, as they do not result in anatomical loss of an extremity. The veteran is also not entitled to special monthly compensation on account of the need for regular aid and attendance due to his inability to perform personal care functions.

The Board denied service connection for a pulmonary disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, heart disorder (hypertension), and skeletal disorder. The veteran's claims were not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The veteran's claims for service connection for chronic insomnia, initial evaluations of post-operative right shoulder instability and left ulnar nerve neuropathy, and initial compensable evaluations for right ulnar nerve neuritis were denied. The veteran's claim for L1 compression fracture residuals was remanded.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have hypertension, arteriosclerotic heart disease, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, or peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities that are attributable to military service.

The veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus is found to be the cause of his peripheral neuropathy and hypertension, with no direct connection.

The veteran is seeking service connection for lumbar radiculopathy and neurological neuropathy, which he claims are related to his military service. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional development of medical records.

The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for any of the claimed disabilities, including those related to herbicide exposure.

The veteran's claim for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of the extremities from July 16, 2002 is denied. The RO must schedule VA examinations to evaluate these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to recent treatment records and a need to consider evidence submitted by the veteran.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, initial evaluations in excess of 10 percent for residuals of an injury to the lumbar spine and degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, and diabetes mellitus. The veteran was granted a 10 percent evaluation for each of these conditions.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including scheduling a Board hearing at the RO.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to the veteran's incarceration and lack of service records related to cold weather injuries.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy in his right upper, right lower, or left lower extremities. Therefore, service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The Board found that the veteran's peripheral neuropathy in his upper extremities is not related to his military service and denied both claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased disability evaluations for his service-connected conditions, finding that the evidence did not support ratings higher than the current 30 percent for status post right arm fracture with residual ulnar neuropathy.