Parkinson's disease decisions — 2017

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and Parkinson's disease are not shown to be related to his military service. The Board has determined that he was not exposed to herbicides during service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, heart disorder, kidney/renal disorder, and Parkinson's disease. The effective dates are not specified as the claims were granted in full.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Parkinson's disease and atrial fibrillation were not incurred or aggravated during service, including as a result of herbicide exposure. The claims for service connection have been denied.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is found to be the result of his service-connected TBI, and thus granted as secondary service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during service and his current diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is associated with such exposure, thus granting service connection for Parkinson's disease.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a new VA heart examination to determine the frequency of his intermittent (paroxysmal) cardiac arrhythmias.

The Veteran was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2003, but the Board found insufficient evidence to establish that it was incurred during service or due to exposure to herbicides. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran does not have Parkinson's disease, to include dystonia, due to his service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The claim for new and material evidence to reopen the stroke, diabetes mellitus type II, coronary artery disease, and peripheral neuropathy claims was granted.

The Veteran was granted service connection for Parkinson's disease due to exposure to contaminants at Camp Lejeune during his military service, and the Board found that all reasonable doubt should be resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's hearing loss and Parkinson's disease are found to be related to his active service, with the latter being presumed due to herbicide exposure. The Veteran was not exposed to herbicides during service.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is presumed to have been caused by his exposure to herbicide agents during service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being reopened and granted for PTSD. The cervical spine disability claim is also being granted, but the psychiatric disorder other than PTSD claim remains pending. Other claims are remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for Parkinson's disease and obstructive sleep apnea, as well as his appeal to reduce his disability rating for bilateral hearing loss. The reduction in the hearing loss rating from 40% to 30% was not proper.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of medical records and need for an opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's in-service fracture and his post-service health issues, including hip fractures and venous insufficiency.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's heart condition did not have its onset during or in the year following service, nor was he exposed to an herbicide agent. Therefore, direct service connection is not warranted for his heart condition. The claim of entitlement to service connection for Parkinson's disease is dismissed.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is granted as service-connected due to exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand.

The Veteran has expressed his intent to withdraw his appeals for service connection for Parkinson's disease and entitlement to SMC based on the need for aid and attendance. As a result, there are no further issues for consideration.

The Veteran's service connection claim for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, claimed as Parkinson's disease, is being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding whether his condition is related to in-service exposure to herbicide agents and if it was aggravated by his service-connected coronary artery disease and/or prostate cancer.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of tinnitus, Parkinson's disease, or stuttering and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.