Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, bilateral plantar fasciitis, vascular malformation of the right forearm, ulcerative colitis, tinea cruris and onychomycosis of the toenails, and panic disorder and major depression are all denied.,Service connection is granted for tinea pedis (toenail fungus) based on service connection already established.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left arm and a skin disorder, both as due to herbicide exposure, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus Type II, diabetic retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy, diabetic periodontitis, and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence regarding his exposure in Vietnam.

The Board found that the appellant's progressive muscular atrophy with peripheral motor polyneuropathy was not incurred during or as a result of his active military service and denied the claim.

The veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for right ilioinguinal neuropathy was denied, but he received a separate 10 percent rating for a tender scar from VA surgical treatment. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for additional disability of the right lower extremity as a result of VA treatment was granted.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further examination and consideration of his claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, including the possibility that it may be related to diabetes mellitus or exposure to Agent Orange.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, require the daily personal health care services of a skilled provider without which he would need institutional care. The Board finds that these conditions meet the criteria for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, finding no evidence of current disability and noting that it does not fit within the regulatory definition of 'acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy'. The Board also found no link between the veteran's claimed condition and active service or exposure to Agent Orange.

The veteran's claim for service connection is being remanded due to incomplete records and need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and medical opinions from Drs. R.A.H., S.R., and D.B.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA neurological diagnostic testing and ensuring compliance with notification requirements under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for right knee, back, and ulnar neuropathy of the right wrist and arm disabilities secondary to a left knee disability. However, the decision on whether these conditions are service-connected remains pending.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for a VA physician to provide an opinion on the relationship between his service-connected condition and the claimed conditions.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy due to herbicide exposure, as there is no evidence of such a condition.

The Board has granted service connection for demyelinating polyneuropathy with impotency, finding that the veteran's condition is at least as likely as not related to his exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to fully and fairly consider the veteran's claims, including obtaining medical examinations and a social worker's report.

The veteran's claim for secondary service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities was denied as there is no current evidence to support the diagnosis.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for defective vision (claimed as total blindness). The claims for service connection for nervousness, sleeplessness and body weakness, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy, and osteoarthritis have all been denied.

The veteran is seeking service connection for peripheral neuropathy, which he claims is due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. The claim will be remanded to obtain medical records and a VA examination to determine if the veteran's current condition is related to his military service.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed conditions were not incurred in service and are not proximately due to or the result of his service-connected bilateral knee or left fifth toe disabilities. The claim for an increased evaluation for cervical spine disability was also denied.