Parkinson's disease decisions — 2019

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus and Parkinson's disease as due to herbicide exposure, but denied service connection for sleep apnea as due to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease is granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicides during service.,Service connection for GERD and a gastrointestinal disorder other than GERD are denied. The Veteran has not been diagnosed with these conditions, nor can they be linked to his service or a service-connected condition.,Coronary artery disease and Parkinson's disease are granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicides during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence regarding his exposure to contaminated groundwater at Castle Air Force Base. The Board will seek an addendum opinion from a clinician to determine if this exposure is related to the Veteran's condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cause of death, which included PTSD and Parkinson's disease, was related to service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death is granted.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is granted service connection as a disability for which presumptive service connection is granted secondary to herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to insufficient opinions regarding the nature of the Veteran's Parkinson's disease and cause of death, specifically whether his service-connected TBI aggravated or caused his gastroesophageal junction issues.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for tachy-brady syndrome is granted. The issue of compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for complications associated with pacemaker placement and the issue of service connection for Parkinson's disease are remanded.

The Board has determined that the severance of service connection for Parkinson's disease and its related impairments was improper, as there is no evidence to suggest that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.,Entitlement to Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 has been restored.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient development and consideration.

The Board has remanded the claims for herniated thoracolumbar disk, herniated cervical disk, and Parkinson's disease due to service connection. The issues are related to exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange), radiation exposure, and in-service injuries.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cause of death, Parkinson's Disease, was etiologically related to his in-service right ankle fracture. The medical opinions are evenly split on this issue, but the Board has resolved doubt in favor of the appellant.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for atypical Parkinson's disease claimed as freezing gait due to lead exposure, finding that there was no evidence of a direct relationship between his current condition and his active duty service.

This decision denies earlier effective dates for service connection, special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance, special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ, and eligibility to Dependents’ Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient verification of the Veteran's exposure to herbicide exposure while in Vietnam, and thus service connection for Parkinson’s disease cannot be determined at this time.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, and also requested additional information regarding his periods of active duty. The Veteran is also required to undergo a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his lumbar spine disability, left knee disability, pulmonary disability, heart disability, Parkinson’s disease, and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's Parkinson’s disease is granted as service connected due to exposure to contaminants in the water supply at Anderson Air Force Base (AAFB).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of his hearing loss, tinnitus, skin disorder, tremors/Parkinson’s disease, and acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board has reopened the service connection claim for Parkinson's disease and granted it, finding that new evidence supports a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease in service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for asthma, COPD, and Parkinson’s disease due to a lack of current diagnoses in the record. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine if his conditions are related to service exposure or otherwise.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, Parkinson's disease, and atrial fibrillation are not granted due to lack of evidence of herbicide exposure during service. The case is being remanded for further examination.