Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The veteran's prostate cancer and peripheral neuropathy were not found to be related to his service or exposure to herbicide agents, leading to a denial of the claims.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and diabetic neuropathy, finding that the veteran's statements provide credible supporting evidence of a stressor related to his military service in Vietnam. Service connection is also granted for peripheral neuropathy as secondary to diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied a higher rating for diabetes mellitus, but granted separate 10% ratings for diabetic neuropathy of both lower extremities.

The veteran seeks service connection for peripheral neuropathy, which he claims is due to exposure to Agent Orange during his military service. The Board has determined that a VA examination is necessary to evaluate the existence and etiology of any current peripheral neuropathy.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, peripheral neuropathy, and hypertension. The veteran's claim for chloracne as due to herbicide exposure was not reopened.

The veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized private medical expenses incurred on May 19, 2003 is denied as VA facilities were feasibly available and the treatment was not provided in a medical emergency.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to ensure compliance with previous remands and provide the veteran with proper notice under the VCAA.

The veteran does not meet the basic eligibility requirements for assistance in acquiring specially adaptive housing due to his combined evaluation of 90 percent and lack of objectively demonstrated loss or use of either lower extremity.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis of the hips, degenerative joint disease in the right knee (claimed as arthritis of the legs), deep venous thrombosis and abdominal aortic aneurysm (claimed as circulatory problems), peripheral neuropathy, and cold related injuries.

The Board has determined that the veteran did not have any of the claimed conditions during service or within the initial post-service year, and there is no evidence showing they were incurred due to his military service. The appeal for accrued benefits is denied.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The veteran's combined disability rating of 40 percent does not meet the schedular requirements for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities. The evidence does not support referral for extraschedular consideration.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension by reason of need for regular aid and attendance was denied as he does not meet the criteria for such benefits based on his inability to perform daily activities without assistance.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the issues of service connection for neuropathy of the right foot and headaches, as well as an increased rating for PTSD. The veteran's claims are being remanded to allow for further examination and consideration.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus does not require insulin or the regulation of activities, and thus a higher rating in excess of 20 percent is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, finding that these conditions are proximately due to service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected diabetic neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and updated treatment records.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right ulnar neuropathy does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation than the current 30 percent rating.

The Board found that the veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his bilateral hearing loss and peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities were not supported by the evidence, as there was no indication of moderate incomplete paralysis or other severe symptoms warranting higher ratings.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy due to exposure to herbicides, but denied claims for colon polyps and a skin condition related to herbicide exposure.