Parkinson's disease decisions — 2020

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease, but the claims for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are remanded due to conflicting medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected Parkinson's disease has rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment throughout the period on appeal, resulting in a TDIU being granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for his cause of death, finding that there was no evidence to support exposure to herbicides during service and that his Parkinson's disease and ischemic heart disease did not occur during service or are otherwise related.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for Parkinson's disease, herniated cervical disc, and herniated thoracolumbar disc due to incomplete development.

The Veteran's Parkinson’s disease and insomnia have been granted service connection.,TDIU is remanded as it may be impacted by the outcome of other claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further examination and evaluation of the Veteran's Parkinson’s disease, specifically regarding its etiology and whether it is related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to an error in not seeking verification of the Veteran's herbicide exposure. Further development is needed to determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicides near the DMZ and at his unit assignment.

The Board denied the reopening of the claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease due to lack of new and material evidence, despite the Veteran providing current medical records and lay statements.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and Parkinson’s disease, both related to herbicide exposure. Additional development is needed to verify the Veteran's foreign service and specific aircraft assignments.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of Parkinson's Disease was dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including Parkinson's disease and related symptoms, have resulted in a loss of use of one lower extremity (left) due to the need for regular and constant use of assistive devices such as a wheeled walker and electronic wheelchair/scooter. This has led to a permanent and total disability rating, qualifying him for specially adapted housing benefits.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease was not incurred in service and there is no evidence of herbicide exposure. The claim for SMC based on the need for regular aid and assistance or housebound status is also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further development, including verification of Agent Orange exposure and VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to incomplete STRs and personnel records, as well as inadequate VA examinations. The case is being returned for further development.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it began during service and has continued since separation.,Prostate cancer and Parkinson's disease are both remanded for further development regarding exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted.,Effective May 24, 2017, the Veteran is now entitled to service connection for various conditions including Parkinson’s disease with weakness of the left lower extremity, right knee strain, instability and subluxation, loss of sense of smell, constipation, and other related issues.

The Board has remanded two issues: service connection for Parkinson's disease as secondary to TBI, and SMC based on the need for aid and attendance. The Veteran needs assistance due to his tremors and gait instability.

The Board has granted the petitions to reopen previously denied claims for service connection for heart condition, acquired psychiatric disability, diabetes mellitus, Parkinson's disease, and arthritis. The new evidence submitted since the August 2009 Board decision relates these conditions to active military service.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is being remanded for additional records to be obtained regarding his exposure to TCE and PCE at Aberdeen Proving Grounds during his service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides during service, and a VA examination is needed to determine if Parkinson’s disease is related to service.