Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's fatal myocardial infarction was not caused by or related to his service-connected disabilities, and thus denied service connection for the cause of death. The appellant also failed to meet the requirements for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy due to exposure to Agent Orange, finding that there was no evidence of acute or subacute peripheral neuropathy during his service in Vietnam and that any current condition is not related to his presumed exposure.

The Board has determined that the veteran's ulnar neuropathy of the left hand does not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent, as it is currently productive of no more than moderate impairment. A separate evaluation of 10 percent for superficial and painful scarring on the left hand is granted.

The veteran's claims for service connection and special monthly compensation are being remanded due to incomplete development of the record, including obtaining medical records and arranging for a VA examination.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a comprehensive examination of her service-connected disorders and consideration of all applicable criteria.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, finding that it was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, including as secondary to exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for peroneal motor and sensory peripheral neuropathy as secondary to his service-connected low back disability, finding that there is no evidence linking the condition to his degenerative disc disease.

The Board has determined that the veteran's peripheral neuropathy, including meralgia paresthetica, is not related to service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran is seeking an earlier effective date for his service connection and higher ratings for various disabilities, including diabetes mellitus with diabetic retinopathy, peripheral vascular disease of the lower extremities, and peripheral neuropathy. The RO has requested additional medical records to support these claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy, finding no current evidence of such condition. The Board concluded that the veteran did not have peripheral neuropathy related to his Vietnam service or herbicide exposure.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining private medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the veteran has peripheral neuropathy and whether it is related to service, specifically as secondary to herbicide exposure.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type 1 as a result of exposure to herbicides and neuropathy of the feet and spine and degenerative arthritis of the entire spine.

The veteran's PTSD has been granted a 100% disability rating, effective from the date of the decision. The left ear hearing loss remains at a 10% disability rating. Service connection for neuropathy is granted.

The Board denied both claims for service connection, finding no evidence of a chronic low back disorder or neuropathy in service that could be linked to current conditions.

The veteran seeks service connection for diabetes mellitus and related conditions, claiming exposure to herbicides during his temporary duty assignment in Vietnam. The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information regarding the alleged TAD in Vietnam.

The veteran is entitled to an effective date of March 5, 1996 for the grant of compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for his disabilities resulting from a VA surgery in 1996.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus due to a need for further development and examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, hypertension, arteriosclerotic heart disease, and nephrolithiasis. The decision found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or exposure to herbicides.