Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran's peripheral neuropathy, upper and lower extremities, is not a result of or proximately due to his service-connected residuals, gunshot wound, right calf, muscle group XI, with retained foreign body. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board found that the veteran's pre-existing right foot and leg disorders, diagnosed as denervation of the dorsiflexors and peroneal neuropathy, clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service. The Board also determined that there was no increase in severity during military service, thus denying service connection for these conditions.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the Board is dismissing the case without prejudice.

The veteran seeks a higher initial evaluation for his service-connected diabetes mellitus, but the RO did not consider all relevant evidence and needs to obtain additional medical records before proceeding with the claim.

The Board denied increased disability ratings for various joint conditions and peripheral neuropathy due to B-12 deficiency, finding that the evidence did not warrant an evaluation in excess of the current ratings.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for cardiac chamber enlargement, bilateral pes planus (claimed as left foot pain), impotence (claimed as left foot pain), chondromalacia and a torn meniscus of the left knee, and a left hip condition. The claim for an increased rating for ilioinguinal nerve neuropathy was also denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling a VA examination.

The veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected injuries, including a depression fracture of the occipital region of the skull and multiple shrapnel wounds to various parts of his body, have resulted in chronic conditions such as post-traumatic headache disorder, peripheral neuropathy, and scars. These findings support granting service connection for these disabilities.

The veteran seeks compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1151 for left upper extremity ulnar neuropathy and an increased evaluation for a left ankle disability. The case is being remanded to obtain additional evidence, including Social Security Administration records and VA medical records, and to schedule the veteran for appropriate examinations.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, but determined that the effective dates should be set at February 12, 2001.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including fatigue, hair loss, night sweats with chest pain, joint pain of the wrists and arms, memory loss, suicidal tendencies, irritability, stuttering, a sleep disorder, short attention span, psychiatric condition, headaches with blurred vision, sensory polyneuropathy (claimed as tingling and numbness of joints), arthritis of the knees, bladder problems with incontinence, PTSD, and CFS are denied. The evidence does not support service connection for these conditions under any theory.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus, hiatal hernia, hypertension with history of congestive heart failure associated with diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity, and peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity, are found to be sufficient for a TDIU rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete examination reports and additional development is required before a decision can be made.

The Board has remanded the case for further evaluation of the veteran's upper extremities neuropathy claim.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and scheduling a compensation examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diarrhea, coronary artery disease, digestive disorder, bowel urgency, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities. The appeals were based on secondary service connection.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a certificate of eligibility for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or adaptive equipment, nor does he qualify for a certificate of eligibility for assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing.

The Board has granted service connection and increased the disability rating for type II diabetes mellitus to 40 percent, but denied secondary service connection claims for hypertension and peripheral neuropathy as they are not related to the veteran's service-connected diabetes.