Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the right and left legs, and erectile dysfunction are currently rated as 20 percent disabling. The Board finds that these conditions do not warrant a higher rating.

The veteran's claim is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a VA examination to assess the severity of his diabetes disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating and a TDIU rating, finding that his service-connected bilateral foot disorder did not meet the schedular criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board finds that the veteran's current neurological disabilities are related to his in-service burn injuries and grants service connection for post-traumatic neuralgia of the face, muscles of the scalp, right arm, and right hand with postural benign tremors of both hands and post-traumatic peripheral neuropathy, residuals of burn injuries. Service connection is not granted for residuals of a burn injury to the face or right thigh.

The Board denied all service connection claims, finding no evidence of a current disability related to the veteran's period of service. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 was also denied.

The veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for his laceration scar, posterior surface right hand with mild ulnar neuropathy is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and VCAA notice.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, a compensable rating for his right inguinal hernia scar, and an increased rating for his right inguinal hernia with recurrence.

The veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, claimed as the residual of exposure to Agent Orange, is being remanded due to his request for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the Newark, New Jersey RO.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have a current diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy, ED or diabetic retinopathy. The VA medical examinations and private physician's notes do not establish a causal connection between his service-connected diabetes mellitus and any of these conditions. Therefore, the claims for service connection for these conditions are denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that none of them were incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities. The case is being returned to the RO for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional medical opinions regarding the veteran's employability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for cold injury residuals, peripheral neuropathy, a circulatory disorder, bilateral defective hearing, and tinnitus. The evidence did not establish that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

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

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease and spinal conditions, are of such severity that he requires assistive devices for locomotion. The Board finds him eligible for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant.

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity are being remanded for additional development.

The veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and higher initial evaluations for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities were granted. The effective date remains November 5, 1997.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including peripheral neuropathy, stomach cancer, brain abscess, chloracne, PTSD, and chondromalacia of the left patella. The appeal is considered 'unknown' in terms of service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus and diabetic retinopathy, finding that the veteran's conditions are due to herbicide exposure in service. Service connection for coronary artery disease is remanded for further development.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for left arm ulnar neuropathy and right knee disability are being remanded due to inadequate findings in the current evaluations.