Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims of service connection for peripheral vascular disease, peripheral neuropathy, and progressive neuromuscular disease as secondary to his service-connected bilateral hallux valgus and hammertoes of the left foot are well grounded. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for psychiatric, neurological, respiratory, and vision disorders are not well grounded as there is no credible evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance, finding that there was no clinical record prior to September 7, 1995, showing the criteria for aid and attendance benefits were met.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected median and ulnar neuropathy of the left hand does not warrant a disability evaluation in excess of 20 percent.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection due to lack of competent medical evidence linking his current conditions to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The veteran's peripheral neuropathy is presumed to have been incurred in service due to Agent Orange exposure, and the claim is granted.

The veteran was granted service connection for PTSD and peripheral neuropathy of the feet, and his scar on the posterior chest wall received a non-compensable disability evaluation that has been increased to 10 percent.

The Board denied an increased rating for diabetes mellitus, finding that the veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic code.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluation of left femoral cutaneous neuropathy and service connection for a left knee disability and low back disability, finding that the evidence did not support a grant of these claims.

The Board found that the veteran's current chronic peripheral neuropathy was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for psoriatic lesion, venostasis and peripheral neuropathy, and the claim of entitlement to a compensable evaluation for service-connected dermatophytosis of the feet. The veteran's conditions were not found to be related to his military service.

PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling. Service connection for memory loss, folliculitis, and bronchitis due to Agent Orange exposure is granted. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy due to Agent Orange exposure is also granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date, a temporary total convalescent rating, and increased ratings for his right shoulder disability and right upper extremity neuropathy.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person due to his disabilities, as he is able to perform daily activities without requiring assistance.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection are not well grounded, as there is no medical evidence linking his diagnosed conditions to his active duty service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for PTSD and service connection for peripheral neuropathy, which he contends is related to herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not meet the criteria for increased special monthly death pension benefits due to her need for aid and attendance of another person or being housebound, based on her disabilities.

The veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes as his combined schedular evaluation is less than 100 percent.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy due to new evidence submitted. However, the claim remains denied as there is insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between the current condition and service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's peripheral neuropathy, finding that it is related to his exposure to herbicides in service.