Parkinson's disease decisions — 2012

The Veteran's service-connected Parkinsonism is not shown to have caused or aggravated a separate neurological disorder, and the evidence does not support a finding of such.

The Board is remanding the case for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination to determine the current nature and likely etiology of the Veteran's claimed Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome and Premature Ventricular Contractions.

The Board has determined that the submitted evidence is not new and material, thus denying the Veteran's request to reopen his claim for compensation benefits under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for residuals of an intravenous injection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Parkinson's disease and an increased rating for PTSD were denied. The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran's current conditions to his military service or any presumptive exposure, and there was insufficient competent medical evidence to support a nexus between his symptoms and service.

The Veteran's service-connected WPW syndrome and jejunitis disorder are not rated higher than the current 60 percent and 10 percent ratings, respectively.

The Veteran's service connection claim for tremors, to include Parkinson's disease, is granted as the condition is presumed related to herbicide exposure during his Vietnam War Era service. The claims of service connection for a right toe disability and kidney cancer are remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for ITP and WPW syndrome were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating under either the old or new criteria.

The Board has determined that Parkinson's Disease did not manifest during service or within one year of separation from service and has not been shown by competent medical evidence to be causally related to service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected diabetes mellitus was denied. The VA examiner found that the Veteran's diabetes required insulin and restricted diet, but not regulation of activities.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is found to have contributed substantially and materially to his death from atherosclerotic heart disease, with diabetes and Parkinson's disease contributing as well.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Wolff-Parkinson White (WPW) syndrome, finding that his ACDUTRA service was unverified and thus unable to establish a nexus between his current condition and military service.

The Veteran's appeal has been remanded due to his desire for a video conference hearing. The issues of service connection and total disability rating based on individual unemployability remain under review.

The Board found no evidence of a current disability related to service, including ACDUTRA, and denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not require the aid and assistance of another person, as his psychiatric condition is severe but does not preclude him from attending to the needs of nature.,The Veteran's son, A.C.M., no longer qualifies for dependency benefits due to reaching adulthood.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease was not found to be related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides or pesticides. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and clarifying whether ablation procedures were conducted at a VA or private facility.

The Board found no evidence to support a direct service connection for Parkinson's disease, and thus denied the claim.

The Board denied a temporary total rating based on need for convalescence following surgery in October 2004 due to lack of evidence showing at least one month of required convalescence.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected malaria contributed substantially or materially to his cause of death, and because there are no recent treatment records from the time of his death.