Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including neuropathy/carpal tunnel syndrome, a low back disorder, bilateral knee disorders, and bilateral foot disorders. The decision found that there was no evidence of current disabilities or etiological links to military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic peripheral neuropathy and COPD, finding that these conditions were not incurred or aggravated by active service, including as secondary to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hyperparathyroidism, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The case is remanded to determine whether the veteran's need for aid and attendance due to his Schizophrenia alone, or in combination with other non-service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete medical records and for a VA examination.

The veteran's application for Service Disabled Veterans Insurance (RH) was denied because he is not in 'good health' according to the standards established by the VA, as his non-service-connected disabilities exceed the threshold of 300 percent mortality.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus with associated complications is rated at the highest available rating of 40 percent. Ratings for peripheral neuropathy are granted at 10 percent each for both lower extremities.

The veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for service-connected Type II diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the lower and upper extremities, and retinopathy have been denied. The RO increased the rating for Type II diabetes mellitus to 40 percent effective May 8, 2001.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to new evidence and potential private treatment records.

The Board has remanded the veteran's TDIU claim due to the inextricability of other issues, and requested additional evidence including a VA examination for his right ulnar and median nerve neuropathy.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and secondary disabilities, finding that his diabetes was not related to herbicide exposure but rather due to prednisone treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. The secondary disability claims were also denied as there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to the primary condition of diabetes.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities are being remanded due to incomplete documentation and need for further examination.

The veteran's flat feet and peripheral neuropathy of all extremities were incurred in service, and the Board has granted service connection for these conditions.

The veteran's service-connected conditions, including diabetes and PTSD, significantly contributed to his death from liver failure.

The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the veteran's claimed conditions and his service, including exposure to herbicides or as secondary to a service-connected disability.

The Board found that the veteran's peripheral neuropathy was not incurred in or aggravated by his active duty service and denied both claims.

Service connection has been granted for a brain tumor, specifically for astrocytoma/oligodendroglioma as secondary to Agent Orange exposure.,Peripheral neuropathy and skin disability have not been established as service-connected due to Agent Orange exposure. The veteran's peripheral neuropathy is presumed by the VA to be related to his military service.,Service connection has also been granted for a skin disability (to include chloracne) as secondary to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus with peripheral neuropathy and enlarged prostate, finding no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicide agents or any other link between the conditions and active service.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining a VA orthopedic examination and reviewing the expanded record to consider service connection for multiple disorders due to exposure to herbicides.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and a psychiatric disability. The low back disability was also denied as not incurred in service.