Parkinson's disease decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for Parkinson’s disease and acquired psychiatric disability due to potential exposure to herbicide agents in Subic Bay, Philippines. The Veteran was stationed on the USS Butte from October 1972 to May 1973, which visited Subic Bay during this time frame. However, no concrete evidence of herbicide agent exposure has been found. The Board also notes that a VA examination is needed to determine if any current psychiatric disorders are related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected bipolar disorder is granted at a 100% rating effective January 30, 2017. Service connection for Parkinsonism and hypertension are also granted, with the former being secondary to bipolar disorder.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for Parkinson's disease was dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal prior to a decision. The claim of service connection for asbestosis is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records review. The issues of increased rating for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for headache disability, and neurological disability (to include Parkinson's disease) are being returned to the Board.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss disability has been reopened and granted, while the claims for left ear hearing loss disability and tinnitus have also been granted.,Service connection was denied for Parkinson’s Disease with balance impairment. The Veteran is now receiving a 10% rating for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for his service-connected Parkinson’s disease is remanded due to the failure to schedule and conduct a VA examination. The issue will be reconsidered after scheduling another examination.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease and related symptoms are being remanded for additional examinations to determine their current severity.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development regarding the appellant's contention that the Veteran was exposed to chemicals other than tactical herbicides during service, which may be related to the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, Parkinson’s disease, and other conditions, preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment due to his education and occupational experience.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to incomplete medical opinions. The Veteran's Parkinson’s disease, hypertension, heart disorder, arthritis, and esophagus disorder are being reviewed again to determine if they are related to service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides and his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, which may be related to his Parkinson's disease.

The Veteran's cause of death was attributed to Parkinson's disease, which is presumed to be related to his in-service herbicide exposure. Service connection for both Parkinson's disease and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy has been granted as they are considered presumptive due to the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The Board dismissed the appeals for hearing loss, tinnitus, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for Parkinson's disease was denied as there is no evidence of the condition prior to May 14, 2015.

The Veteran's claim for Parkinson’s disease is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and analysis of his exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability and denied entitlement to TDIU prior to October 19, 2015. The Veteran's current disabilities include PTSD, Parkinson's Disease, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that the Veteran did not have exposure to herbicide agents and thus could not establish service connection based on Agent Orange exposure. The Veteran was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease after discharge from active duty.

The Board has denied service connection for Parkinson’s disease and remanded the issues of entitlement to a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for right and left knee disabilities, service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, service connection for right and left upper extremity neurological disabilities, and service connection for a vestibular disorder.

The Veteran's claim for ischemic heart disease, hypertension, insomnia with anger issues, sleep apnea, and gall bladder surgery has been denied. The claims for stiffness and slowness of movement and tremors (previously claimed as Parkinson’s disease) are remanded.,The Veteran's service connection claims have resulted in mixed decisions: some issues were granted while others were denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that there was no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides and insufficient medical evidence linking the current condition to active duty.

Service connection granted for Parkinson's Disease due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam.,Secondary service connection granted for Lewy body dementia related to the Veteran's Parkinson's disease.,Service connection granted for an acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD and anxiety disorder, linked to combat experiences in Vietnam.,An initial evaluation of 70 percent disability assigned for bilateral hearing loss.