Parkinson's disease decisions — 2019

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus was not manifested during service or in the first postservice year, and is not shown to be etiologically related to his service. The Board has remanded for further development regarding Parkinson’s disease, loss of use of both feet, loss of use of left hand, peripheral neuropathy, TDIU rating, and SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for various conditions, including residuals of a fracture of the left hand, erectile dysfunction, DM, and peripheral neuropathy, is being remanded due to unresolved issues.,DM remains rated at 20 percent from June 24, 2009.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to missing documentation and potential Vietnam exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease was denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was also denied due to the absence of a current disability.

The Veteran's service connection claims for sarcoidosis, cervical spine disorder, and various other conditions have been reopened. The Board finds that the evidence supports a link between these conditions and the Veteran's active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease as due to exposure to Agent Orange because there was no evidence of in-country Vietnam service and the Veteran did not meet the threshold for a VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's Parkinson’s Disease and its onset. The examiner is asked to provide a non-speculative opinion on these issues.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease and acquired psychiatric disability rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to January 4, 2011. He was granted a TDIU effective September 30, 2006.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for parkinsonism and truncal ataxia, hypertension, and a nervous system disease including ADD, all of which are presumed to be related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson’s disease, ankylosis of the left elbow and forearm, a left knee disability, hypercholesterolemia, and weight gain is granted. The rating assigned and effective date are not specified.

The Board has decided to remand three issues related to service connection for Parkinson’s disease, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and basal skin cancer. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed due to the need for additional development including VA examinations and opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding direct service connection for Parkinsonism and multisystem atrophy, including as due to herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for heart disability, hypertension, and Parkinson's disease due to lack of information regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents. The claim for bilateral hearing loss disability remains denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to additional development being necessary. The other issues have been denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson’s disease has been granted.,Service connection for residuals of concussion (concussion residuals) remains denied as new and material evidence was not received.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for uncontrolled tremors and Parkinson’s Disease, finding that there is no evidence to support a causal relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran is granted special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance from January 1, 2014 to August 13, 2014. The decision is based on his diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and related physical impairments.

The Veteran's cause of death is remanded due to uncertainty regarding the nature and etiology of his neurological disabilities, including Parkinson's disease. The Board requests additional medical opinions to determine if these conditions are related to military service or exposure to herbicidal agents.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson’s disease, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are most consistent with this condition and resolving any doubt in his favor. The disability is presumed to be related to herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran's Parkinson's Dementia has necessitated the need for aid and attendance, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation.