Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and peripheral neuropathy are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examination.

The veteran's claims for service connection for tearing and loss of peripheral vision of the right eye, anxiety disorder secondary to service-connected disability, peroneal neuropathy of the right lower extremity, a right hip disorder, and low back disorder are all denied. The claim for an increased rating for residuals of a left foot fracture is granted.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in the loss of use of his lower extremities, which qualifies him for a certificate of eligibility for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or other conveyance and necessary adaptive equipment.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions, including osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine with sciatic neuropathy, acid reflux, and chronic migraine headaches, are not related to his active military service. The veteran was granted service connection for chronic migraine headaches but denied for the other two conditions.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations and an earlier effective date were granted. The effective date of service connection for hereditary pressure sensitive neuropathy of the right upper extremity was set at October 17, 2000.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus was granted a higher initial evaluation of 40 percent effective from November 17, 2003. His peripheral neuropathy in both upper and lower extremities were also granted increased evaluations.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for residuals of a post-traumatic left knee sprain, finding that his disability did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion or instability.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diabetes mellitus is incurred in or aggravated by active service as a result of herbicide exposure in service. Service connection for diabetes mellitus is granted.

The Board has granted an increased evaluation of 30 percent for PTSD and denied the claims for a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus and service connection for a heart condition. The veteran's PTSD is currently manifested by symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, and suspiciousness without more severe manifestations.

The veteran's left knee disorder, GERD and gastric polyps, skin disorder, right leg tumor, back disorder, and peripheral neuropathy of the hands and shoulders were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.,There is no competent medical evidence linking any of these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of records, including private medical records from Miami Valley Hospital and Chillicothe VAMC. The appellant is seeking service connection for spinocerebellar degeneration with peripheral neuropathy, which he claims is related to herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain a medical opinion regarding the relationship between the veteran's service-connected disabilities and his cause of death, as well as reconcile conflicting opinions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's neuropathy of the back and legs did not begin during service or as a result of a service-connected disability, and thus denied her claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the existence and etiology of the veteran's claimed low back disability, bunion of the right foot, and left ulnar neuropathy. The claims are being remanded for further examination and consideration.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including examinations and the release of private treatment records.

The veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, claimed as due to exposure to herbicides, is being remanded for further action.

The veteran's peripheral polyneuropathy has been diagnosed and found to be caused by herbicide exposure during his military service, specifically Agent Orange. The Board granted the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities and bilateral pes planus are not related to service or a service-connected disability, leading to denial of both claims.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeal, and the case is dismissed.

The veteran is seeking service connection for peripheral neuropathy and hypertension as being proximately due to or the result of his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain medical opinions regarding whether these conditions are related to his service-connected diabetes.