Peripheral neuropathy Board decisions

The veteran's recognized active service does not include status as a POW, and there is no reasonable basis to question the finding of the service department that he was not a POW. The appeal for recognition as a former POW for VA purposes is denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral ankle disorder, PTSD, and a respiratory disorder are not well grounded. The claim for increased evaluation of arthritis of the lumbar spine is granted.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current peripheral neuropathy to service, including exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides. The claim was denied as not well grounded.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetic neuropathy of the left chest, but only at a 10 percent evaluation. The veteran is seeking an increased rating.

The veteran's claim for service connection for polyneuropathy secondary to his service-connected residuals of a head injury was denied. His claims for increased ratings for organic brain syndrome and partial motor and complex seizures were also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy, avitaminosis, and irritable bowel syndrome as presumptively incurred during the appellant's Prisoner of War status. Service connection for kidney stones was denied due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for arthritis of the spine and hands, finding that it is at least as likely as not due to in-service trauma. The claim for peripheral neuropathy was determined to be not well grounded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for porphyria cutanea tarda and peripheral neuropathy as secondary to exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange). The evidence did not support a finding of current disabilities or a link between the conditions and service.

The VA has determined that the veteran's neuropathy of the left arm does not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities have been rated based on their current functional impairment. The highest possible rating for each condition has been granted.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left leg and feet, claimed as secondary to exposure to Agent Orange. The decision was based on the claim being not well-grounded.

The Board found that there is no medical evidence of current chronic disabilities for the claimed conditions and denied all service connection claims. Service connection was granted for left arm scars.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected diabetes mellitus was denied as the evidence did not show that it required insulin and restricted diet, or if oral hypoglycemic agent and restricted diet.

The Board finds that the veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, residual of malnutrition, is manifested by symptoms productive of mild incomplete paralysis of the radial nerve. The criteria for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent have not been met.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claims for service connection for neuropathy of the left side of the body and a headache disorder are well-grounded. The evidence shows these conditions are related to his military service, specifically his combat injuries during World War II.

The Board has determined that the veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the left ulnar nerve is proximately due to his service-connected residuals of a laceration of the left hand, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The veteran's disability conditions, including uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and amputation of the right leg, have rendered him unable to perform daily activities such as bathing, dressing, or toileting without assistance. The Board has determined that these conditions meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board found that the claim was not well-grounded and denied service connection for chronic peripheral neuropathy due to claimed exposure to Agent Orange in service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetic neuropathy, seborrheic dermatitis, and kidney stones as secondary to Agent Orange exposure due to a lack of competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's acneiform disease consistent with chloracne and peripheral neuropathy are service-connected as secondary to Agent Orange exposure. The claim for peripheral neuropathy is well-grounded.