Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the previously denied claim of service connection for neuropathy, but it is not granted as there is no established service connection.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining his postal service disability records and arranging for medical examinations to assess the nature and severity of his PTSD and peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for right and left ulnar neuropathy as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and denied his claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus. The evidence did not support a finding of regulation of activities due to diabetes mellitus.

The veteran is appealing the denial of service connection for various conditions, including a right knee condition and cervical spine disability. The appeal also includes claims for increased ratings and secondary service connection. The case must be remanded to obtain additional evidence and determine appropriate rating criteria.

The veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, heart condition, and hypertension have been denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions or a link to service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for cold weather injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder. The veteran currently does not have PTSD.

The veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and proper notice under 38 U.S.C.A. § 5103(a).

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected right shoulder disorder warrants a 50 percent rating, which is the highest available under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied for the right shoulder and ulnar nerve disabilities, but granted for the radial nerve disability. The decision is mixed as some issues are granted while others are denied.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, warranting TDIU.

The Board determined that the declaration of forfeiture of VA benefits was proper due to the veteran's submission of false statements, and thus denied the motion for revision.

The veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity is being remanded due to a need for further examination and development.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, right hand tremor, breathing problems, a cyst on the spine, hypertension, left leg neuropathy, anxiety and depression, heart condition with bundle branch block, and degenerative arthritis of the back.

The Board has granted service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy, both related to the veteran's Vietnam-era military service. The decision is based on presumptive exposure to Agent Orange.

The veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both legs and depression were granted. However, his requests for increased ratings for cold injuries to the right leg and left leg remain denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current residuals of cold injury, bilateral feet (claimed as frostbite) are related to his active military service and grants the claim.

The Board finds that the appellant is not entitled to DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 because the veteran was not rated totally disabled from service-connected disabilities for 10 continuous years immediately preceding death nor was he totally disabled continuously after discharge for a period of service not less than 5 years immediately preceding death.

The Board denied a higher rating for the veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, finding that his disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating since October 10, 2001.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities have been rated based on their current manifestations, with no additional ratings granted.

The Board denied all claims for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities.