Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for a right lower extremity disorder, other than the already service-connected right common peroneal neuropathy with foot drop and neuropathic pain. The veteran's left lower extremity disorder was granted service connection as secondary to his service-connected right common peroneal neuropathy with foot drop and neuropathic pain.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating in any of his service-connected conditions.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and compensable ratings were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings.

The Board found that the veteran's peripheral neuropathy did not originate in service or within one year thereafter, and it is not related to any incident of service or service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a service-connected burial allowance, finding that the veteran's death was not related to service or a service-connected disability.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for peripheral neuropathy has been dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection due to new evidence linking his left eye disorder to a motor vehicle accident during active duty training in Hawaii. The Board granted service connection for optic neuropathy of the left eye.

The Board is considering both claims of entitlement to service connection for peripheral neuropathy, one secondary to herbicide exposure and the other secondary to diabetes mellitus. The appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of any currently diagnosed peripheral neuropathy.

The veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, as well as a higher rating for Type II Diabetes Mellitus, were granted. The specific conditions are rated based on their severity.

The Board found that the veteran's peripheral neuropathy was not related to his service, including exposure to Agent Orange. The preponderance of evidence did not support a finding of service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's impotence is not secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus and denied the claim. The neuropathy claim was also considered, but no additional medical records were provided by the RO.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and bilateral peripheral neuropathy, finding that his diabetes did not require regulation of activities.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of degenerative disc disease, peripheral neuropathy, left knee arthritis, bilateral hearing loss, or tinnitus. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's peripheral neuropathy of both feet is not due to disease or injury incurred in service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that the veteran's current ulnar nerve neuropathy is related to his in-service right hand injury and surgery, thus denying service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to various issues and claims.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities was not incurred in or aggravated by service, nor could it be presumed to have been caused by exposure to Agent Orange. The evidence did not support a link between the veteran's current condition and his military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his lumbar spine and right hand disabilities due to failure without good cause to report for necessary VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected residuals of a fracture of the right tarsal cuboid, to include peripheral neuropathy, warrant an increased rating from 10 percent to 20 percent.

The veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity is currently rated at 10 percent, and his erectile dysfunction does not meet criteria for a compensable evaluation. Service connection for PTSD was denied.