Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking any terminal disorders to his military service or exposure to Agent Orange in service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 50 percent disability rating, effective from August 26, 1994. The claim for increased PTSD evaluation is denied.

The veteran's peripheral neuropathy is attributed to his diabetes mellitus, not service or exposure to Agent Orange. Service connection for PTSD and sleep apnea remains pending due to the need for further verification of stressors and evaluation.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy secondary to exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board denied an evaluation greater than 20 percent for the service-connected residuals of left calf laceration with sciatic neuropathy, finding that symptoms are currently manifested by slight atrophy in the left calf muscle and decreased sensation to touch, pain, temperature, and vibration.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the veteran's current peripheral neuropathy is related to service or exposure to herbicides.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's neurological deficit and a separate compensable rating for alleged vascular pathology of the left leg associated with his shell fragment wound.

The Board denied service connection for a disability of the fingers and granted service connection for frostbite-related peripheral neuropathy in the toes. The other claims were either not addressed or are pending.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or by reason of being housebound is denied as he does not meet the criteria for either benefit.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by any of his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD. Therefore, the claim for service connection for the cause of death and DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 were denied.

The veteran's low back disorder, diagnosed as degenerative disc disease with sciatic neuropathy, has been rated at 60 percent since the date of her claim. This rating is based on the severity of symptoms including pain and neurological deficits.

The veteran's peripheral neuropathy was not found to be service-connected, and his TDIU rating application was also denied.

The Board found that the preponderance of evidence is against the veteran's claim for service connection for right wrist fusion as being secondary to his service-connected postoperative peripheral neuropathy of the left ulnar nerve. The case is remanded for an additional VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy and dismissed his claim seeking an effective date earlier than January 25, 1993 for nonservice-connected pension benefits. The decision was based on the fact that he withdrew his appeal of prior decisions.

The veteran's peripheral neuropathy was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and the Board denied service connection for this condition. Service connection for a lumbar spine disorder secondary to service-connected bilateral pes planus is also denied.

The VA Board of Veterans' Appeals denied the veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or exposure to Agent Orange.

The veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity as a residual of exposure to Agent Orange is denied. The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for residuals of fractures of the right hand is also denied.

The Board found that the veteran's low back disorder and right lower extremity neuropathy are not proximately due to, nor do they result from, his service-connected residuals of a stress fracture of the right third metatarsal. The noncompensable evaluation for the service-connected residuals of a stress fracture remains in effect.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance, finding that he is not blind or nearly so, does not require regular aid and assistance due to his physical condition, and is capable of managing his daily activities without assistance.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for sinus disorder, headaches, residuals of frostbite, neuropathy, and shoulder disorder are not well grounded. The evidence submitted since the final decisions does not provide a sufficient basis to reopen these claims.