Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the feet has been rated at 10 percent for the period prior to January 11, 2006 and at 40 percent since then. The Board finds that his disability picture more nearly approximates a 10 percent rating.

The Board has granted a disability rating of 10 percent for post traumatic arthritis of the right knee and a separate disability rating of 10 percent for left mild tibial sensorimotor neuropathy (Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome).

The Board found that the veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his service or radiation exposure, and thus denied all of his claims.

The Board granted service connection for sensorimotor neuropathy of the lower extremities and assigned a 20% initial rating effective from the date of receipt of claim. The veteran's bilateral knee disorder was not addressed as it is considered a separate issue.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome with left ulnar nerve neuropathy, finding that it was not related to any injury or disease incurred in service. The issue of reopening a 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 claim for compensation resulting from VA medical treatment is remanded.

The veteran's claim for TDIU was granted effective February 20, 2003, based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities and increased evaluations for PTSD. The veteran was not granted any new ratings.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for her service-connected conditions. The RO assigned separate 10 percent evaluations for each condition effective September 1, 2004, which were later increased to 10 percent effective November 14, 2005.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities or prostatitis attributable to military service, and thus denied both claims.

The Board has withdrawn all issues related to service connection due to the veteran's withdrawal of his appeals. The veteran's peripheral neuropathy is rated at 10% for both lower extremities.

The veteran's tinea unguium pedis was not incurred in or aggravated by service, nor is it secondary to a service-connected condition.,The veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right leg and foot, left leg and foot does not warrant an initial rating in excess of 20 percent.,The veteran's alopecia does not meet the criteria for an initial compensable rating.

The Board found that the veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected scar, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension by reason of need for regular aid and attendance is granted due to his psychiatric disability, which requires the aid and assistance of his spouse in performing certain daily activities.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a skin rash, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy due to herbicide exposure. The claims were not reopened as new and material evidence was not submitted.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the hands and feet and a cervical spine disability due to lack of evidence showing current disabilities or a link to service.

The Board is remanding the case to determine if new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim of service connection for the cause of death, which includes determining whether atherosclerotic heart disease or hypertensive vascular disease caused or contributed to the veteran's death.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of increased ratings for his right ulnar neuropathy and right wrist scar, as well as service connection for a low back disability and bilateral shoulder disability.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, peripheral neuropathy, and hypertension secondary to diabetes mellitus. The RO must verify any in-service stressors claimed by the veteran, conduct further unit research if possible, obtain VA examination reports addressing the nature and likely etiology of the claimed conditions, and ensure all relevant records are associated with the claims file.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus and its complications, as these were not shown to be related to his military service or herbicide exposure.