Parkinson's disease decisions — 2021

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II (diabetes) and Parkinson's disease due to exposure to herbicide agents in service. The Veteran was exposed to herbicides while stationed at Royal Thai Air Force Bases (RTAFB).

The Veteran's cause of death is remanded, and the service connection for Parkinson's disease is also remanded due to a lack of development regarding herbicide exposure at Camp Drum.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral knee disabilities and a disorder manifested by tremors, including Parkinson's disease. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, but the VA examinations did not provide sufficient rationale to support their findings.

The Veteran's bronchitis and tremors are remanded for further examination to determine if they are related to his service, specifically herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease with major neurocognitive disorder, along with other service-connected conditions, has resulted in a 70 percent rating effective February 19, 2019. The Board also granted entitlement to TDIU based on the combined effect of his disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's Disease and TDIU was granted effective September 25, 2012. The rating assigned is 80% for Parkinson's Disease.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease but remanded the issue of service connection for sleep apnea, finding that additional development is needed.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's death was caused by his service-connected conditions or other health issues, and if any of these conditions were related to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease as there is no evidence of herbicide exposure during service and insufficient medical evidence to support a current diagnosis or link to service.

The Veteran's SMC (r)(2) benefits for need of aid and attendance are granted, effective March 31, 2015. The RO failed to apply the correct rate due to a LCR error in applying asbestosis and coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's cause of death is remanded due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether his Parkinson's disease contributed to his death. The entitlement to burial benefits is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the issue of cause of death.

The Veteran's cause of death, Parkinson's disease, was not related to his military service. The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's neurological disability, including frontotemporal and semantic dementia, motor neuron disease, parkinsonism, and primary progressive aphasia, based on presumed herbicide exposure during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that there was no direct evidence linking his condition to his military service. The Board also found that he did not have presumptive exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during his service.

The Veteran's cause of death is remanded due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether his Parkinson's disease contributed to his death. The entitlement to burial benefits is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the issue of cause of death.

The Veteran was granted service connection for Parkinson's Disease due to exposure at Camp Lejeune, which is presumed to be associated with contaminated water.

The Board has remanded the case for further action due to procedural errors and a need for a retrospective medical opinion regarding the Veteran's need for higher level of care.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a right shoulder musculoskeletal condition is dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for Parkinson's disease.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is related to in-service exposure to various environmental hazards, including the open sewage pit and hazardous chemicals.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (depression) secondary to service-connected Parkinson's disease is granted. The cognitive disorder is also granted as secondary to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Parkinson's disease is related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents, and thus service connection is granted.