Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied across multiple issues, including his psychiatric disorder, diabetes mellitus, retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, right knee disorder, left knee arthritis, lumbar spine condition, cervical spine condition, lung disease (asbestosis), and hypertension. The Board found that new evidence did not reopen his claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder but denied all other claims.

The Board found no current diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy and denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not currently have peripheral neuropathy and therefore service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus, a heart disorder, or neuropathy as these conditions are not shown to be related to his military service.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and right upper extremity were denied as there was no evidence showing symptoms approaching complete paralysis, which is required for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the hands as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, type 2.

The veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus and associated peripheral neuropathies are currently rated as 20 percent and 10 percent disabling, respectively. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating for any of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a failure to comply with VCAA notification requirements.

The Board found that the veteran's peripheral neuropathy was not incurred in service and may not be presumed incurred therein. The claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy is denied.

The veteran's claims are being held in abeyance due to her deployment, and she is requested to be placed on the docket for a hearing before the Board at the RO. Her service connection claims remain pending.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed as he withdrew his appeals prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The VA determined that the veteran does not have hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, a skin disorder (presumed due to Agent Orange exposure), polyneuropathy (presumed due to Agent Orange exposure), or residuals of head injury as claimed. The decision was based on lack of evidence showing these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's peripheral neuropathy is related to his service as a firefighter, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for aid and attendance benefits due to his service-connected conditions, as there is no evidence of actual need for regular aid and attendance from another person.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current peripheral neuropathy was not incurred or aggravated in service and is not related to his service-connected hepatitis or skin disorder. Therefore, service connection for peripheral neuropathy as secondary to service-connected hepatitis and/or skin disorder is denied.

The Board denied the appellant's claims of service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, residuals of a neck trauma, low back disorder, peripheral neuropathy, and angina. The Board found that there was no current diagnosis of PTSD and that the evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disability, skin disability, and peripheral neuropathy. The veteran's claims were based on his in-service treatment for these conditions but the evidence did not establish current disabilities or link them to service.,There is no evidence of a current psychiatric disability, chronic skin condition, or peripheral neuropathy related to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran did not have service in Vietnam and was not exposed to Agent Orange. Therefore, his claims for secondary service connection are denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development due to a scheduling issue.

The veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and consideration under different service connection theories.