Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's peripheral neuropathy of both legs warrants a disability evaluation in excess of 20 percent, but not higher.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at the highest possible rating of 70 percent, and his left wrist fracture residuals are not entitled to a higher rating. Service connection for carotidynia, low back disorder, variously diagnosed respiratory disorders (including as due to an undiagnosed illness), peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and left upper extremity tremor is granted.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical evidence and to ensure the appellant's claims folder is reviewed for compliance with previous directives. The case will be reconsidered following this process.

The veteran is entitled to additional special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, effective from July 9, 2001.

The Board has granted service connection for sensory and autonomic neuropathy, finding that the appellant's current diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy is at least as likely as not related to his presumed exposure to herbicides. The claim of service connection for malaria remains pending and requires further development.

The VA determined that the veteran's left ulnar neuropathy, postoperative, does not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Board denied service connection for asbestos related lung disease and peripheral neuropathy, finding no current diagnosis of these conditions and concluding that the veteran's symptoms are more likely due to diabetes and alcohol use.

The Board has determined that the veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities was not incurred or aggravated by his active duty service, including exposure to herbicides. The claim is denied.

The veteran is seeking restoration of service connection for a fungus infection involving his feet and initial (compensable) evaluations for his service-connected peripheral neuropathies of the right and left lower extremities, which he contends are more disabling than currently evaluated.

The Board has determined that further development is needed before a decision can be made on the merits of the veteran's claims for service connection for cold injury and peripheral neuropathy of the lower legs.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to additional evidence submitted by the veteran.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly evaluate the appellant's right leg nerve disability, and thus remands the case for further development.

The veteran's service-connected sensory/motor polyneuropathy of the right and left feet is currently rated at 20 percent, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on moderate impairment.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection and rating assignments, finding that new evidence did not meet the criteria to reopen previously denied claims or establish service connection.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities are of a nature and severity so as to preclude the performance of all types of substantially gainful employment in keeping with his education and occupational experience, warranting a total rating based upon individual unemployability.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed conditions are not etiologically related to his military service or exposure to toxic herbicides.

The Board has granted a 70% disability rating for the veteran's residuals, multiple fractures of pelvis, left ischium, left acetabulum, left femoral head, with arthritis of left hip and neuropathy left peroneal nerve.

The veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred from September 27, 2001 to September 28, 2001 are eligible for payment or reimbursement due to the emergency nature of his chest pain and the lack of feasible VA facilities.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a current dysthymic disorder or peripheral neuropathy of the left leg related to military service and denied his claims for service connection.