Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The veteran's diabetes mellitus, requiring insulin, a restricted diet, and regulation of activities, meets the criteria for a 40 percent disability evaluation.

The Board found that the veteran's hypertension, coronary artery disease, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy are not service-connected as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for proper VCAA notification, and will be reviewed based on all available evidence.

The veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and increased evaluations for his gastrointestinal disability and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities were denied. The veteran is not entitled to a higher evaluation for his recurrent peptic ulcer with pyloric channel ulcer, but is entitled to a 30 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7348. He is not entitled to an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for either of his peripheral neuropathy disabilities.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service connection for diabetes mellitus and related peripheral neuropathy was clearly and unmistakably erroneous due to his lack of documented service in Vietnam, leading to a denial of restoration of these claims.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for genetic hemochromatosis, porphyria cutanea tarda, and peripheral neuropathy due to Agent Orange exposure. The VA is instructed to obtain SSA records, VA medical records, and any additional pertinent evidence from the veteran.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, finding no relationship to his service-connected coronary artery disease or service. The evidence did not show a diagnosis within one year of discharge from service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral vascular disease and peripheral neuropathy, including providing a VCAA notice letter and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy, finding that the veteran's condition was not related to his military service and specifically ruled out a link to Agent Orange exposure.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the schedular requirements for a total rating based on individual unemployability, and there is no evidence of exceptional circumstances warranting extra-schedular consideration.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO. The issues of initial evaluations and service connection are pending.

The veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, nephropathy (claimed as kidney problem), and hypertension were denied. The Board found that these conditions are not related to his military service or service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings for diabetes mellitus, type II and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities are being remanded due to incomplete notification under the VCAA and need for additional medical examination.

The veteran's peripheral neuropathy is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination and notification under the VCAA. The case will be returned to the Board if necessary.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for type II diabetes mellitus, clinical neuropathy of the right lower extremity, and clinical neuropathy of the left lower extremity are denied as they do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under applicable rating codes.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus and diabetic peripheral neuropathy are not service-connected due to lack of in-country exposure to Agent Orange during his military service.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and providing proper VCAA notice.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if the veteran has peripheral neuropathy and PTSD related to his service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy and peripheral neuropathy as there is no evidence that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected polyneuropathy of each extremity is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, which is the maximum schedular rating available under applicable diagnostic codes. The claim for increased ratings is therefore denied.