Parkinson's disease decisions — 2020

The Board denied the claims for service connection for Parkinson's disease, neuro-behavioral effects, and renal toxicity due to lack of new and relevant evidence.

The Veteran was found to be unable to engage in substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities as of May 28, 2018. The effective date for the TDIU is set at May 29, 2018.

The Board has found that new evidence supports reopening the previously final June 2014 Board decision, but remands for a new VA examination to determine if Parkinson's disease is related to service-connected status post-head injury with chronic post-traumatic headache.

The Board has denied service connection for Wolff-Parkinson White syndrome, bilateral feet disability (including pes planus and plantar fasciitis), and other specified trauma and stress related disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to military service. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including Parkinson's disease, interstitial lung disease, depression with sleep impairment, speech impairment, larynx paralysis, and ischemic heart disease, have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his physical and cognitive impairments. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's Parkinson’s Disease and an unspecified anxiety disorder are granted service connection, with the latter being secondary to his service-connected Parkinson’s Disease.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for Parkinson's disease, including as due to herbicide exposure, has been dismissed because the appellant died before a decision could be made.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson’s disease and coronary artery disease, finding that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his military service in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error and the need for an examination to determine if the Veteran's disabilities require aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and Parkinson’s disease, both presumed to be related to herbicide agent exposure, have been granted. The claim for sleep apnea is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and opinion regarding its relationship to service-connected conditions or herbicide exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease and remanded the issue of service connection for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) secondary to Parkinson's disease.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease and REM sleep behavior disorder (sleep disturbances) due to the evidence being at least evenly balanced as to whether these conditions are related to military service.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for Parkinson's Disease based on new evidence submitted by the Veteran, and it is remanded to determine if there is a link between the Veteran's current Parkinson's Disability and exposure to toxic chemicals in service (TCE and PCE).

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates have been remanded due to the need for further development. The issues of service connection remain unresolved.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disability, to include Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome.,The Board also denied service connection for deep vein thrombosis of the left lower extremity and right lower extremity.

The Veteran's right knee arthritis and consequent pain, as well as his left shoulder pain and 'Parkinson’s-like' tremors, are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and Parkinson's Disease are granted as due to exposure to tactical herbicide agents during service at the Udorn RTAFB in Thailand.

The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy are all granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to the need to obtain additional medical records. The Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss, Parkinson’s disease, and type 2 diabetes mellitus are currently pending.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease, vascular dementia, COPD, and a heart disability (claimed as syncope) due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The claims for these conditions are remanded for additional development.