Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for further development, including an examination to clarify diagnoses and provide opinions on whether or not his disabilities are related to service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, low back condition, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred during active service or related to inservice noise exposure.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, cervical spondylosis, osteoarthritis of the left knee, right hand disorder, left shoulder impingement, skin rash, diabetes mellitus, sarcoma, and bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities have been denied. The Board found no evidence to support these claims.

The veteran's claims for service connection for varicose veins, Type II diabetes mellitus with hypercholesterolemia, and peripheral neuropathy were denied. The effective dates for the grants of service connection were also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for idiopathic polyneuropathy and arthritis, finding no evidence of a nexus to service or herbicide exposure.

The veteran's death was due to service-connected hypertension. However, the Board found that he did not meet the criteria for enhanced DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1311 as his disability rating had not been at 100% for a continuous period of eight years prior to his death.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy due to Agent Orange exposure, finding that his condition was not diagnosed within two years of his most recent exposure and is not linked to service.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected disabilities were denied. The left ulnar neuropathy and carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as the arthritis of the left elbow, do not warrant a higher rating under applicable VA regulations. The right shoulder condition is also rated at its maximum allowable level.

The veteran's compensation benefits were reduced due to incarceration and recoupment of disability severance pay. As a result, there are no benefits available for apportionment on behalf of the dependent parent.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal for the issue of service connection for sleep apnea, leaving only the issues of peripheral neuropathy and skin growth. The Board did not reach a decision on these remaining issues.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, DPN, and sexual dysfunction. The evidence did not support a finding of current disabilities or a link to service.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including a VA examination and consideration of secondary service connection claims. The case will be returned to the Board after these issues are addressed.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for his right inguinal hernia and associated nerve damage, finding that there was no recurrence of the hernia or significant symptomatology.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings for diabetes mellitus and a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities were denied. The evidence did not meet the criteria for a TDIU, as his combined disability rating was less than 70%.

The veteran's service connection for chronic non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy was denied. However, the veteran was granted compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for her chronic myelodysplastic syndrome.,Service connection is currently in effect for right foot hallux valgus deformities with second and third toe bunionectomy/arthroplasty residuals and left foot hallux valgus deformities and first metatarsal osteotomy residuals.

The Board has determined that the veteran's exposure to herbicides during service is presumed, but his claimed conditions of chloracne and peripheral neuropathy were not shown within one year after the last date of presumed exposure. Therefore, presumptive service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inadequate development of the veteran's claim regarding his left eye disability.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude substantially gainful employment.

The veteran's claim for service connection for asbestosis was denied due to lack of evidence of the condition. The veteran's need for aid and attendance was granted, with a special monthly pension rate based on his physical limitations.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Peripheral Neuropathy of the Lower Extremities, and PTSD have been denied. The RO found that the evidence did not support a higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.