Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The veteran's claims for hypothyroidism, sensory axonal polyneuropathy of the lower extremities, bunions, plantars warts, migraine headaches, bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, shin splints, and left shoulder anthralgia were denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has determined that the grant of service connection for intestinal parasitism and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities was clearly and unmistakably erroneous, and thus the RO's decision to sever these conditions from service connection is upheld.

The veteran's service connection claims for peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, right ear hearing loss, and a skin lesion on the forehead are all denied. However, the veteran is granted service connection for a skin lesion on his forehead.

The Board denied service connection for genetic hemochromatosis, porphyria cutanea tarda, and peripheral neuropathy due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange. The evidence did not support a finding of these conditions in service or within the presumptive period.

The veteran's skin disorders, including non-melanoma skin cancer and cysts, were not linked to his military service or exposure to Agent Orange. His bilateral foot disorder was attributed to neuropathy of an unknown cause, but the connection to Agent Orange exposure is unclear.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy and bamboo poisoning, finding that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and bilateral neuropathy of the lower extremities, finding no new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen his service connection claims.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and an increased evaluation for his bilateral pes planus were denied. The Board found no evidence to support a finding that these conditions are related to military service or any specific exposure, and concluded that the current symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of both feet. The veteran's service-connected conditions were characterized by their current manifestations without any additional complications or restrictions.

The veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and his claim for TDIU is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic urinary tract infections, an eye disability, disability of the veins, and peripheral neuropathy, all including as secondary to herbicide exposure.

The Board has denied all the issues related to service connection for various conditions, including a right hip injury, defective hearing, peripheral neuropathy, left shoulder disorder, residuals of a right ankle injury, left Achilles tendinitis, and a right knee injury. The veteran's claims have been denied as there is no evidence that these conditions are due to active military service or any disability of service origin.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, low back disorder, cervical neuropathy, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD). The veteran is not entitled to a compensable disability rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied a higher initial rating for diabetes mellitus, finding that the veteran's symptoms have not required regulation of diet or restrictions on activities.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy and seronegative spondylopathy, as well as his request for an increased rating for PTSD. The initial disability rating of 50 percent for PTSD was granted effective July 21, 2004.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and neuropathy of the lower extremities as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the veteran's neuropathy of the right lower extremity is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, but there is no evidence of neuropathy in the left lower extremity or upper extremities. The claims for these conditions are denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities is due to frostbite sustained during his military service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy warrants a 10 percent initial rating, effective July 26, 2004.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as he is capable of performing light physical activities and can engage in sedentary employment.