Parkinson's disease decisions — 2021

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left upper extremity tremors associated with Parkinson's Disease were denied as there was no formal or informal claim prior to September 18, 2015.

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

The Board has dismissed all claims including service connection for various conditions and TDIU due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions of bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, respiratory disorder, sleep apnea, and tremors (to include Parkinson's disease) are not related to his military service.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of TDIU, finding that it was not factually ascertainable that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to June 8, 2010.

The Board denied increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, and Parkinson's disease affecting the right upper extremity. The TDIU claim was also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease with a rating of 30 percent effective June 8, 2010. The appellant is eligible for attorney fees equal to 20% of the past-due benefits awarded in the September 2017 rating decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and are granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to Agent Orange exposure, including for diabetes mellitus type II (diabetes), enlarged prostate, Parkinson's Disease, ischemic heart disease, colon disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction. The AOJ is instructed to verify whether the Veteran served in an area near the Korean DMZ where herbicides were applied.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease and Parkinson's disease, both presumed to be due to exposure to herbicide agents during the Veteran's in-country service.

The Board denied service connection for Parkinson's disease, a heart disability, and lymphoma with chemotherapy due to in-service exposure to an herbicide agent.,Service connection was also denied for aneurysm of the right-side heart. The Veteran did not have this condition during his lifetime.

The Board denied service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that the evidence did not support a link to active service or any in-service injury. The Veteran was not found exposed to herbicide agents or mustard gas during his service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further consideration due to insufficient evidence regarding exposure to herbicide agents during service in Guam.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (PTSD and Parkinson's disease) do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

Service connection is granted for ischemic heart disease and Parkinson's disease as due to herbicide exposure. The claim of service connection for sleep apnea, secondary to service-connected Parkinson's disease, is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hand tremors and Parkinson's disease. The case will be returned for further development, including obtaining an adequate medical advisory opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and Parkinson's disease are denied as there is no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides or other chemicals that could be linked to these conditions. The Veteran's claims for eligibility for specially adapted housing and a special home adaptation grant are also denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to conflicting medical opinions regarding service connection for Parkinson's disease and anxiety. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, with a focus on exposure during military service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD and lower extremity disabilities associated with Parkinson's disease, have resulted in the need for SMC based on loss of use of both feet and aid and attendance. The rating assigned is 50 percent.