Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran does not meet the medical criteria for loss of use of her left upper extremity, and therefore denied her claim for Special Monthly Compensation based on loss of use of the left upper extremity.

The veteran seeks service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both legs with muscle atrophy and depression as secondary to his service-connected cold injuries. He also seeks increased evaluations for these conditions, including extraschedular evaluations. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board found no evidence of a service-connected neuropathy or psychiatric disorder, and thus denied the veteran's claims for service connection.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal of his noncompensable disability rating for peroneal neuropathy of the right lower extremity due to a failure to file a timely substantive appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination, and a new neurologic evaluation is needed.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations were denied. The Board found that the veteran's periodontal disease is not related to his service or diabetes, and his peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for idiopathic polyneuropathy, finding that the condition was not incurred in or related to service, including as due to herbicide exposure.

The Board denied service connection for basal squamous cell carcinoma and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the veteran's active service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for diabetic retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction are denied as there is no current diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy.

The Board found that the veteran's current right ankle disorder is related to his in-service injury, and granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II. The Board also found no evidence linking the peripheral neuropathy to service or a service-connected condition.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has found that service connection for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the feet is not warranted, as there is no evidence linking these conditions to service or secondary to diabetes.

The Board has determined that the veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, may not be presumed to have been incurred in or aggravated by active service, and is not proximately due to service connected status post aortic valve replacement with history of rheumatic fever.

The veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy due to exposure to Agent Orange was denied. His claim for an increased evaluation for gastroenteritis with headaches was granted at a 10% rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and peripheral neuropathy, finding that there was no credible evidence of in-service stressors or exposure to toxic herbicides. The claim for special monthly pension by reason of being housebound was also denied.

The Board found that the veteran's peripheral neuropathy was not incurred in or aggravated during active service and may not be presumed to have been incurred due to exposure to herbicides, specifically Agent Orange. The claim for an initial compensable rating for residuals of partial removal of the left lung is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disorder and pain in the lower extremities, but granted a 60% disability rating for asbestosis. The veteran's claim for total disability based on unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was also denied.

The Board found that the veteran's peripheral neuropathy is not caused or worsened by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for left elbow internal derangement and determined that new evidence supports this reopening. The veteran's left elbow internal derangement was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, as it existed prior to service. The right elbow disability, depression and anxiety, and hearing loss were also not found to be related to service.

The Board finds that the veteran's peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities is related to service, specifically to exposure to Agent Orange. The veteran also has skin cancer which may be linked to his exposure to Agent Orange.