Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the appeals for increased initial ratings for lumbosacral strain and postoperative left inguinal hernia due to lack of timely Substantive Appeal. The ilio-inguinal neuropathy claim is being remanded for further development.

The veteran's peripheral neuropathy was not present in service or until years after, and is not etiologically related to his exposure to Agent Orange. Service connection for this condition is denied.

The veteran's death was not caused by service-connected disability, and his claim for TDIU is denied. The cause of death due to claimed in-service radiation exposure or herbicide cannot be established.

The veteran's service-connected diabetic polyneuropathy of the left and right feet is currently rated at 20 percent each, while his diabetes mellitus type 2 is rated at 20 percent. The Board finds that these ratings are appropriate based on the current evidence.

The veteran is seeking service connection for various disabilities he claims are related to his active military service, including radiation therapy for Hodgkin's disease. The appeal involves issues regarding the reopening of a claim and the establishment of service connection.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary prior to completion of its appellate review due to the denial of service connection on the essential basis that there was no evidence showing a permanent residual or chronic disability resulting from an inservice treatment for left shoulder pain.

The Board denied the veteran's petitions to reopen his service connection claims for wrist condition and PTSD, as well as his claim for skin rash due to herbicide exposure. The claim for diabetes mellitus with peripheral neuropathy was also denied. Additionally, the rating for low back disability was not increased.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence of peripheral neuropathy of the left hand during or after service, and there was insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between his current PTSD symptoms and service.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, finding it likely related to his exposure to Agent Orange during military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions were denied as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began in or are related to his military service.,Specifically, the Board found no objective medical evidence of undiagnosed illnesses and concluded that the veteran's symptoms were attributable to known diagnoses.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, and thus denied his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and he was not granted any increased ratings. The Board found that the veteran did not have a diagnosed disability for which VA compensation may be awarded.

The Board denied service connection for right foot disorder and alopecia, finding that the disorders were not incurred or aggravated by active service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for otitis externa, alopecia, right foot numbness, and a psychiatric disorder due to undiagnosed illness have been denied as the conditions are not considered undiagnosed illnesses.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to comply with VA's duty to assist and to obtain additional evidence relevant to the veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, including exposure to herbicides in service.

The Board found that the veteran's heart disability did not result from VA carelessness, negligence, or lack of proper skill. The evidence showed that the progression of his cardiovascular disease was rapid and progressive, despite treatment.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the feet and hands, joint pain, initial compensable evaluation for hearing loss, and separate compensable evaluations for tinnitus in each ear due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board finds that the veteran's claim for reimbursement or payment of unauthorized chiropractic treatment is denied as there was no prior VA authorization and the treatment was not provided in a medical emergency.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death, and the claims are no longer under consideration.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, lumbar spine disability, and cervical spine disability. The decision found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his time in service or to a service-connected condition.