Parkinson's disease decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted, including for tinnitus, Parkinson's disease, diabetes mellitus type II, obstructive sleep apnea, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and PTSD. The exposure basis is presumed due to herbicide exposure during service in Vietnam.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to uncertainty regarding the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange while serving aboard the USS KITTY HAWK (CVA-63).

The Veteran's Parkinson's Disease is granted as service connected due to presumed exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2 and Parkinson's disease have been remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The Board found that this evidence raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson’s disease, finding that there was no evidence of herbicide exposure during service and insufficient medical opinion to link current condition to service.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple claims for service connection, with the majority of issues being remanded due to incomplete records and need for further examination.,Service connection is sought for a variety of conditions including low back disability, right ankle/heel disability, nerve damage of the right foot, neck/cervical spine disability, neurologic impairment of upper/lower extremities, recurrent high fevers, chronic fatigue syndrome, cold intolerance, liver disability, jaundice, prostate disability, kidney disability, blood in urine, frequent urination, Parkinson's disease, spinal meningitis, and chronic headaches.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer and Parkinson's disease due to herbicide exposure at Takhli RTAFB.

The Board has denied service connection for Parkinson's disease, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and tinnitus. The Veteran is also remanded for further examinations related to his shell fragment wounds.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson’s disease, finding that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Vietnam and resolving all reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is granted as secondary to herbicide exposure at Kelly Air Force Base.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim of service connection for Parkinson's disease. The Board finds that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's Parkinson's disease, including essential tremor, is related to his exposure to hazardous chemicals during service. Therefore, service connection for Parkinson's disease is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance from January 23, 2013. The Board finds that the evidence is in equipoise on whether he required the regular aid and attendance of another person for his daily activities due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus, hypertension secondary to diabetes mellitus, Parkinson’s disease as a result of herbicide exposure, and peripheral neuropathy due to herbicide exposure. The reasons include the lack of actual or presumptive exposure to herbicides during service.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease due to herbicide exposure, finding that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides while serving on board the USS Durham in Vietnam and had a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.

The Veteran's cause of death, Parkinson's Disease, is found to be service-connected due to exposure to chemical solvents during his military service.

The Veteran's Parkinson’s disease is being remanded for further investigation due to insufficient evidence regarding his service in the Republic of Vietnam, including its territorial sea.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected due to lack of a 10-year period of continuous total disability rating, and the cause of death is not related to Agent Orange exposure or PTSD.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for cause of death, finding that the Veteran's cardiovascular disease and Parkinson's disease were not related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease claim is denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis prior to his death.,The Veteran's lung cancer claim is granted as it is presumed related to herbicide exposure during service.,The cause of the Veteran's death, metastatic small cell lung cancer, is found to be service-connected.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service in 'contiguous' waters near Vietnam qualifies as service in Vietnam, presumptively exposing him to herbicides. As a result, his Parkinson's disease is granted as service-connected.