Parkinson's disease decisions — 2018

The Veteran's Parkinson’s disease is granted, and the Board finds that his tremors of the upper and lower extremities and trunk, balance disorder, anosmia, and dysphagia are secondary to his service-connected Parkinson’s disease. The case is remanded for a VA examination.

Service connection granted for tinnitus. The Veteran's tinnitus is related to active service.,Bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities and bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities are not service-connected, as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis within one year after service or due to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's lung disorder, prostate cancer, skin disorder, thyroid disorder, Parkinson's disease, and seizure disorder are not service-connected as they did not begin during active duty or are not related to any in-service injury, event, or disease.,While the Veteran reported exposure to asbestos while working with heating pipes during his Merchant Marine service, the Board found no evidence of a diagnosis or treatment for lung conditions during his active duty years. The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that the current diagnoses are related to in-service exposures.,The Veteran's prostate cancer was diagnosed decades after separation from service and there is no credible evidence showing exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The Board found no connection between the current diagnosis and any in-service injury, event, or disease.,There were no diagnoses of skin disorders during active duty years, and the June 2017 examiner could not find objective evidence linking the Veteran's current skin conditions to service. The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that the current diagnoses are related to in-service exposures.,The Board found no credible evidence showing exposure to herbicide agents during active duty years, and there is no diagnosis or treatment for thyroid disorders documented during those years. The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that the current diagnosis is related to any in-service injury, event, or disease.,There was no credible evidence showing exposure to herbicide agents during active duty years, and the June 2017 examiner could not find objective evidence linking the Veteran's current seizure disorder to service. The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that the current diagnosis is related to any in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is granted service connection based on exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran's TBI and depression are not granted service connection as there was no in-service injury or event.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of Parkinson's disease has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the claim for Parkinson's disease due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure in Vietnam. Additional development is needed through a DPRIS search.

The Board has denied service connection for a lumbar spine disability, left leg muscle disability, and residuals of a head injury (claimed as Parkinson's disease).,Service connection was also denied for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD and MDD).

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty regarding the exact diagnosis and etiology of the Veteran's neurological conditions, particularly Parkinson's Disease and Parkinson's Plus Syndrome. The AOJ must obtain all outstanding VA treatment records, especially those from Camp Lejeune, and attempt to obtain private medical records from relevant providers.

Service connection has been granted for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.,The claim for service connection for Parkinson's Disease is being remanded due to unresolved issues regarding exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a tremor condition, finding that his condition did not originate in service or within one year of service and is not otherwise etiologically related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding whether any of the claimed conditions are related to active duty service. The Veteran's bipolar disorder and other psychiatric disabilities, as well as secondary conditions like ulcers and memory problems, need further examination.

The Veteran's Parkinson’s disease with neurological involvement of the right and left upper extremities, as well as adjustment disorder with depressed mood, is granted. The Veteran also has a compensable rating for hyposmia (loss of sense of smell) associated with Parkinson’s disease.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the effective date for Parkinson's disease service connection was dismissed because no valid Notice of Disagreement (NOD) was filed.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the effective date for Parkinson's disease service connection was dismissed because no valid Notice of Disagreement (NOD) was filed.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the effective date for Parkinson's disease service connection was dismissed because no valid Notice of Disagreement (NOD) was filed.

The Board has remanded the claims for tinnitus and Parkinson's disease due to procedural issues, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and there is no evidence of herbicide exposure. The claim for direct service connection is denied.

The Board has ordered remand for additional development due to inadequate VA examination opinions regarding the Veteran's hand tremors and bilateral hand neuropathy, which may be related to service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to obtain or maintain gainful employment, resulting in a TDIU (as an accrued benefit).,An increased rating of 60 percent for voiding dysfunction associated with urethral stricture is granted as an accrued benefit.

The Board has granted the Veteran special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance. The increased rating claims are remanded due to incomplete medical records.