Parkinson's disease decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of other claims, and TDIU is deferred until these issues are resolved.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities. The main reasons for the remand include providing adequate statements of reasons or bases for increased ratings, obtaining medical opinions regarding employment impact due to service-connected conditions, and resolving conflicts in evidence concerning the severity of diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person (SMC-AA) or at the housebound rate is remanded due to inadequate medical evidence in the record.

The Board denied service connection for Parkinson's disease, diabetes mellitus, and a heart condition due to herbicide exposure. Service connection was granted for diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart failure. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus were not found to be related to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for prostate cancer and Parkinson's disease due to procedural issues, worsening of symptoms since the last VA examination, and need for additional evidence. The Veteran will be asked to provide medical records from his providers and complete a TDIU claim form.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for otosclerosis and Parkinson’s Disease have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's Agent Orange exposure while serving aboard the USS Chicago, which may have been within twelve nautical miles of the Vietnamese coast. The appellant must provide additional evidence and the VA will verify her claims.

The Board denied service connection for Parkinson’s disease and traumatic brain injury, finding that the evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and active service.

The Veteran's Parkinson’s disease is granted as service connected due to exposure to solvents, including trichloroethylene (TCE), during active duty service. The Board finds the evidence in equipoise and grants service connection based on new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for aortic stenosis, diabetes mellitus, Wolff-Parkinson White syndrome, and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis due to possible herbicide agent exposure in Gulfport, Mississippi.

The Veteran's Parkinson’s disease and Type 2 diabetes mellitus have been granted service connection due to presumed exposure near the DMZ in Korea. The Veteran also has a 50% rating for PTSD, but his peripheral neuropathy and diabetic retinopathy claims are denied.,PTSD is currently rated at 50%, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease and Parkinson's disease, both presumed to be caused by exposure to herbicide agents during the Veteran's service aboard the USS Shangri-La. The appeal regarding TDIU is remanded as it may be affected by these grants.

The Veteran's Parkinson’s disease is currently rated at 30 percent, and a higher rating is sought. The Board has decided to remand the case for further evaluation of his condition.

The Veteran was receiving the highest rate of SMC at the time of his death, and a higher rate claim is denied as it would be in violation of law.

The Veteran's Parkinson's Disease was not shown in service, did not manifest to a compensable degree within one year of separation from service, and was first manifested over 50 years after service. The Board denied the claim for service connection as there is no medical evidence or opinion supporting a finding that the disability is related to service.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings of Wolff Parkinson White syndrome prior to August 8, 2016 and from August 8, 2016 is denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine (claimed as back condition) and motor neuropathy of the lower extremities are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and due process, including obtaining evidence of in-service stressors and scheduling new VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's Disease, finding that the Veteran had chronic neurological symptoms since service and resolving all doubts in his favor.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange and its potential connection to his Parkinson's disease.

The Board has granted service connection for a sleep disability related to the Veteran's service-connected Parkinson’s disease.