Parkinson's disease decisions — 2018

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities due to incomplete records and a need to obtain Social Security Administration (SSA) records related to his disability benefits.

The Veteran's claim for Parkinson’s disease with bilateral upper extremity tremors was granted effective August 31, 2010. The Board found that an earlier effective date is not warranted due to the retroactive nature of the change in law and regulations.

The Veteran requested to withdraw all issues on appeal due to a notification from his authorized representative, and the Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease, including as due to herbicide agent exposure, is denied. The Board found no evidence of herbicide agent exposure and insufficient evidence linking the condition to service.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as the VA Form 9 was not received in a timely manner.,The Veteran has been granted certificates of eligibility for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grants.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further research into his exposure to herbicide agents in service, specifically related to C-123 aircraft at Kadena Air Base.

The Veteran's death was caused by Parkinson's disease, which the Board found not related to his military service. The claim for service connection for cause of death is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for Parkinson's disease and special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance due to need of assistance. The remand includes verifying the Veteran's exposure to herbicides while stationed in Okinawa, Japan.

The Board has decided to remand the cases due to insufficient verification of in-service herbicide exposure, specifically Agent Orange. The Veteran's claims for Parkinson's disease and TDIU are being reviewed again with additional development.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are denied as the evidence does not support a relationship between his current disabilities and his military service.,Service connection cannot be granted based on herbicide exposure, as there is no credible evidence that he was exposed to such agents during his service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents in Okinawa, Japan is not verified and requires further development. Additionally, a retrospective medical opinion is needed to assess whether the Veteran’s Parkinson's disease and coronary artery disease were related to his military service.

The Board has decided that additional evidence is needed to decide the claim for service connection of Parkinson's disease, and it has been remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Parkinson's disease is presumed to be related to his service due to exposure to herbicides, specifically Agent Orange. As a result, the claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease is granted.

The Veteran's Parkinson’s disease is presumed to have been incurred in service due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran's GERD, Parkinson’s disease, residuals of stroke, tremors, and memory loss are related to his military service or exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's appeal is granted as his substantive appeal was timely filed, and the Board will remand the case for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for traumatic brain injury, respiratory disability (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), Parkinsonism, and obstructive sleep apnea due to a lack of competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The VA is directed to obtain relevant records from the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda and any other private records identified by the Veteran.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease with Lewy body disease is granted as service connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his Vietnam service.

The Board has dismissed all issues as the Veteran died during the appeal process.