Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and motor sensory neuropathy of the lower extremities are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining recent treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board found that the veteran's nerve damage to the left arm, claimed as proximal nerve neuropathy, was not caused by VA fault or an event not reasonably foreseeable. Therefore, the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is denied.

The case is remanded to the RO via the AMC for further administrative appellate review due to failure to properly notify the appellant of information and evidence necessary to substantiate his claim, and in failing to provide a complete medical examination.

The Board found that there was no evidence of in-service injury or disease, and the veteran's current peripheral neuropathy is not presumed to have been incurred during service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to uncertainty regarding the veteran's service in Vietnam and his exposure to herbicides.

The Board has determined that the case should be returned to the RO for further development and consideration, including obtaining VA medical records and arranging for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service medical records and arranging for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current cerebellar ataxia with peripheral neuropathy.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for alcoholism, peripheral neuropathy secondary to alcoholism, a sleep disorder, dysthymia, and COPD. The denial is based on the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 105(a) and 38 C.F.R. § 3.301 which prohibit compensation for disabilities resulting from willful misconduct or abuse of alcohol or drugs.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease secondary to PTSD, finding that the veteran's PTSD has aggravated his coronary artery disease. The issues of peripheral neuropathy and impotence are not ready for appellate review due to a lack of proper development under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The veteran's claim for a compensable initial rating for erectile dysfunction is remanded due to the need for further development. The service connection claim for peripheral neuropathy, claimed as secondary to diabetes mellitus, also requires additional development and review.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, including aching joints, claimed as secondary to herbicide exposure due to lack of evidence showing it was incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disability, thoracic spine disability, and loss of sleep. The evidence does not support current diagnoses or show that these conditions are related to his military service.

The veteran seeks service connection for multiple conditions including arthritis, heart disease, and neuropathy. The case is being remanded to the RO for additional development.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current peripheral neuropathy of the feet and onychomycosis are related to his service, specifically cold injury exposure during active duty. The condition of peripheral neuropathy is granted as secondary to a cold injury sustained in service.

The Board granted a 30 percent disability rating for the veteran's status post ankylosis of the right ankle with polyneuropathy and degenerative joint changes, finding that his symptoms did not warrant higher ratings based on specific diagnostic codes.

The veteran's right sensory neuropathy of the sciatic nerve with lumbosacral strain is rated at 20 percent, effective from its effective date of service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including chronic fatigue syndrome, psychiatric disorders, skin disorders, respiratory disorders, stomach disorders, headaches, and nerve injuries. The claims were reopened on new evidence but ultimately denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a neurological examination to determine the nature and severity of his service-connected peripheral neuropathy.

The Board found that the veteran's demyelinating polyneuropathy and peripheral neuropathy were not incurred in or aggravated by military service, and denied both claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the veteran's current wrist disorders are related to service. The VA will conduct a new examination and provide an opinion on the etiology of any diagnosed conditions.