Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran's peripheral neuropathy was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and is denied. The left wrist disability claim will be remanded for additional development.

The Board has granted a 10 percent evaluation for the veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, finding that it is not associated with his nonservice-connected multiple sclerosis or unknown etiology. The veteran was previously rated as zero percent disabling due to the VA examiner's opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting a VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the veteran's claims for service connection due to potential issues with verifying his exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The claims will be reconsidered after further development.

The veteran withdrew his appeals, leaving no justiciable case or controversy for the Board to consider.

The veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy and a low back disability were previously denied, and the RO has declined to reopen these claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's frostbite residuals warrant a rating of 30 percent for each foot from October 7, 2005 onwards. The evidence supports this decision as it shows persistent symptoms such as numbness, cold sensitivity, and nail abnormalities without meeting the criteria for a higher rating.

The veteran's severe foot injury and neurological deficit have been found to warrant a 30 percent rating, the maximum under Diagnostic Code 5284.

The case is being remanded for further evaluation of the veteran's service-connected conditions and to determine if he meets criteria for specially adapted housing or adaptive equipment.

The Board denied all service connection claims for various conditions, finding no evidence of current disabilities or a relationship to service.

The veteran's post-operative complications, including adult respiratory distress syndrome with tracheotomy and amputation of toes, were not found to be due to VA negligence or carelessness.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected disabilities, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities render him so helpless that he requires regular aid and attendance, warranting special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus with impotence and diabetic sensory peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities have been rated based on their severity, resulting in a 40 percent rating for each condition since April 22, 2003.

The veteran's bilateral ulnar neuropathy is deemed to have been caused by the failure of VA surgeons to employ proper preventative measures during his April 1999 surgery, leading to a full grant of compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and the need for additional examinations.

The Board has granted a 20 percent evaluation for post-traumatic neuralgia and peripheral neuropathy associated with the residuals of a gun shot wound of the left thigh, finding that this more nearly approximates moderate incomplete paralysis of the anterior crural (femoral) nerve.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not currently have diabetic neuropathy of the upper extremities or diabetic retinopathy, and thus service connection for these conditions is denied.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound was denied as his disabilities do not meet the criteria for such benefits.

The Board has granted a 20 percent evaluation for the veteran's left ankle disability since October 4, 2006. Prior to that date, the disability was rated at 10 percent.