Parkinson's disease decisions — 2019

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the issues of service connection for multiple myeloma and a disability manifested by neurobehavioral effects/Parkinson’s symptoms prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease and related symptoms are rated, but the left knee disability remains unresolved. The Board has remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, headaches, sleep disability, peripheral neuropathy, Parkinson disease, circulatory disability, gastroesophageal disability, cervical spine disability, bilateral hip and knee disabilities, and bilateral ankle disabilities has been granted. The claims for right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, bilateral upper extremity frostbite residuals, bilateral lower extremity frostbite residuals, bilateral foot disability, skin disability, and service connection for a lumbar spine disability have been denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease and Parkinson’s disease, are so severe that he is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. As his combined disability rating is at least 70%, the Board has granted a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is granted as service connected due to exposure to herbicide agents in service.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is presumed to be related to his herbicide exposure during service in Thailand, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has ordered a new medical opinion to determine if the Veteran's claimed conditions are related to service, including exposure to chemicals other than tactical herbicides.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to lack of adequate nexus opinions and because the Veteran declined further examinations. The case will be returned after completion of these tasks.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the claims for service connection for various conditions, including bipolar disorder and its secondary effects. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, ischemic heart disease with coronary artery bypass graft residuals and myocardial infarction, and Parkinson’s disease are presumed to be related to herbicide exposure during service at Nakhon Phanom and Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Bases.,Issues of rating increases and compensation for unemployability or aid and attendance remain pending.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease was not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period. The disability is not otherwise causally related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service noise exposure. The claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability was withdrawn by the Veteran prior to the decision.

The Veteran's Parkinson’s disease is presumed to have been incurred due to herbicide agent exposure during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. The appeal for service connection is granted.

The Board has dismissed the appeals due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for DM II, Parkinson’s disease, and hypertension are granted. The right knee disability claim is remanded for further examination. TDIU remains pending.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for WPW Syndrome, finding that it is a congenital disease that was exacerbated by her military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's Parkinson's disease and her service. The Veteran will need to provide more medical evidence or lay statements supporting her claim.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for Parkinson’s disease, which he claims is related to his in-service exposure to chemical solvents. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary due to the inadequacy of previous medical opinions and the need for further examination.

The Veteran's Parkinson’s disease was not incurred during active service and is not otherwise related to any in-service event, injury, or disease. The Board denied the claim for service connection.,The cause of death due to Parkinson’s disease was not caused by a service-connected disability. The Board also denied the claim for service connection for the Veteran's cause of death.