Parkinson's disease decisions — 2017

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records and for the appropriate VA examinations to assess his service-connected coronary artery disease and Parkinson's disease.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, Parkinson's disease, erectile dysfunction, and prostate cancer. The issues of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen previously denied claims for sleep apnea and coronary artery disease are also pending.

The Veteran is granted SMC by reason of being housebound due to his service-connected disabilities. His diabetes mellitus is rated 20 percent disabling, Parkinson's disease with residuals to include tremors in all extremities with bradykinesia, rigidity, hypokinetic dysarthria, and micrographia is rated 30 percent disabling (effective October 15, 2001), and he has additional service-connected disabilities independently ratable at 60 percent or more. The Veteran's TDIU rating based on Parkinson's disease with residuals to include tremors in all extremities with bradykinesia, rigidity, hypokinetic dysarthria, and micrographia is also granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's appeal regarding service connection for Parkinson's disease and SMC based on aid and attendance or housebound status is not yet resolved, as there is a pending notice of disagreement with the service connection issue. The case will be remanded to allow the Veteran to perfect his appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have manifested in a permanent loss of use of his feet, and the Board finds that the criteria for entitlement to automobile and adaptive equipment or adaptive equipment only are met.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is presumed to be related to his military service, including exposure to contaminants in the water supply at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and conduct further examinations.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is presumed to have resulted from exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam, and service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further verification of his Vietnam service and exposure history.

The Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to service-connected Parkinson's disease, which affects his ability to dress himself, prepare meals, and manage medication.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his Parkinson's disease and cardiopulmonary arrest were not related to any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease has been granted service connection based on exposure to herbicides during his service in Thailand. The issue of an increased rating for PTSD remains on appeal.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, Parkinson's disease, and prostate cancer, as these conditions are not shown to be related to his military service or herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease and associated peripheral neuropathy in the upper extremities have been rated as appropriate, with no higher ratings granted. The Veteran's lower extremity symptoms are also appropriately rated.

The Veteran is granted service connection for prostate cancer due to herbicide exposure, and his erectile dysfunction and incontinence are also found to be related to this condition.,Service connection for Parkinson's disease and the Veteran's other conditions are denied.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease, diabetes mellitus type II, CAD, and soft tissue sarcomas of the lung and right upper extremity/right shoulder are presumed to be due to herbicide exposure. The Veteran also has chronic kidney disease and diabetic neuropathy that are related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.,The Veteran's GERD, headaches, psychiatric disorder (depression), hypertension, arthritis, erectile dysfunction, brittle nails, and syphilis are not presumed to be due to herbicide exposure.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain additional medical opinions and to ensure all relevant records are obtained. The Veteran's claim for enhanced SMC under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1114(r)(2) will be reconsidered based on new evidence.

The Veteran's tremors with Parkinson's disease were not incurred in or aggravated by service, and the preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that they are related to asbestos exposure or any other chemical exposure. The claim is denied.

The Board is remanding the case for additional development, including obtaining outstanding medical records and providing a new VA medical opinion to determine if the Veteran's primary or contributory causes of death were due to service-connected disabilities.