Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The veteran's appeal is denied as he received the appropriate amount of VA compensation for the period from June 1986 to October 2003.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeals for all issues listed in the caption, and therefore these claims are dismissed.

The veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, claimed as the residual of exposure to Agent Orange, was denied. The veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 70 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder was also denied.

The veteran claims service connection for peripheral neuropathy, which he believes is related to his exposure to Agent Orange during service. The Board has determined that a VA examination should be conducted and the case remanded for further development.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, finding that there was no evidence showing symptoms compatible with moderate incomplete paralysis.

The Board denied an increase in a 20 percent rating for diabetes mellitus, but the veteran's hypertension and arthritis claims are not currently on appeal.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, diabetes mellitus type II, and diabetic retinopathy, are found to be sufficient for a TDIU determination as they preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the veteran's previously denied claims for sensory small fiber neuropathy and nongranular iritis with refractive error and photophobia.

The Board has granted increased ratings to 20 percent for the veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities.

The veteran's claims for additional disability due to VA surgical treatment in March 1999 are denied, but the claim for additional disability due to VA surgical treatment in March 1999 is granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the toes does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, as there is no objective evidence of sensory or motor deficits. The issue of entitlement to an increased rating for internal hemorrhoids was withdrawn by the veteran prior to the issuance of a decision.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to increased evaluation for residuals of right hip injury, service connection for peripheral neuropathy, hepatitis C, and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for Peyronie's disease.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus with peripheral neuropathy and diabetic retinopathy, currently evaluated at 60 percent.

The veteran is seeking a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected left eye condition and other disabilities. The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and examinations.

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

The Board has remanded the case for further action, including scheduling a VA diabetes mellitus examination and readjudicating the issue of entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of both upper and lower extremities, as well as his requests for increased ratings for residuals of bilateral quadriceps muscle tears. The appeals are remanded to the RO.

The veteran is seeking service connection for peripheral neuropathy, which he claims is due to Agent Orange exposure during his service in Vietnam. The Board finds that additional relevant evidence may exist and has ordered the VA to obtain records from the veteran's post-service treatment and a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, hypertension, and basal cell carcinoma due to exposure to Agent Orange. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities bilaterally is also granted.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the merits of the veteran's claims, including a VA medical examination for his service connection and TDIU claims.