Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The veteran's claim for TDIU rating is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting a VA examination.

The Board found that the veteran's erectile dysfunction and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities were not related to service or a service-connected condition, thus denying his claims.

The Board has granted increased ratings of 20 percent for service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, effective April 19, 2004.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, diabetic neuropathy of the right leg, and diabetic neuropathy of the left leg. The current evaluations are found to be appropriate.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied all service connection claims, finding no new and material evidence for the back disorder claim and concluding that none of the other conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for the veteran's bronchiectasis and neuropathy of the lower extremities.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims due to incomplete development and notification issues.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for specially adapted housing or special home adaptation due to lack of qualifying service-connected disability that meets the necessary requirements.

The Board found that the veteran does not have current diagnoses for his right and left foot disabilities. The claims of service connection for these conditions were denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or any link to service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a left hip disability and peripheral neuropathy, both claimed as secondary to his service-connected bilateral hallux valgus. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his period of active service or to his service-connected condition.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to procedural issues, and the service connection claim for peripheral neuropathy secondary to a service-connected low back disability will be deferred until the issue of clear and unmistakable error in the April 1998 rating decision is resolved.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, PCT, a liver disorder, and peripheral neuropathy due to exposure to Agent Orange. The Board found that there was no evidence of current diagnoses or competent medical opinions linking these conditions to service.

The veteran's claim for higher initial evaluations and effective dates for various service-connected conditions, including Hodgkin's disease, peripheral neuropathy, hypothyroidism, GERD, and depression, was granted. The decision also addressed the reopening of a claim for heart disease as secondary to Hodgkin's disease.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates were denied. The Board found that the criteria for higher ratings had not been met, and there was no evidence of new and material information to reopen previously denied service connection claims.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verifying in-service stressors related to PTSD and obtaining updated medical records. The veteran's service connection claims will be reconsidered based on all available evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have peripheral neuropathy of either lower extremity and therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied. The initial evaluation for diabetes mellitus remains at 20 percent.

The veteran's service-connected radial and axillary neuropathy of the left upper extremity is rated at 40 percent from May 26, 1994 to November 18, 1998, and at 60 percent as of November 19, 1998. He is also entitled to SMC for loss of use of the left hand and a TDIU.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating have been denied. The RO confirmed the current 10 percent evaluation for retropatellar syndrome of the left knee, but did not address his claim regarding depression.

The veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease was denied in August 2001. The RO found that no new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen the claim. His other service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or adaptive equipment.