Parkinson's disease decisions — 2021

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is granted as service-connected due to exposure to herbicides, specifically Agent Orange, during his active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral lower extremity neurological impairment results in the loss of use of both feet, qualifying him for SMC-L.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous directives and needs further clarification on whether Parkinson's disease is related to service, specifically exposure to commercial herbicides or chemical agents while working as a pavement maintenance specialist at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.

The Veteran's claim for higher levels of SMC is granted on an accrued benefits basis due to his service-connected disabilities, including Parkinson's disease and coronary artery disease.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for non-epileptic seizure disorder and Parkinson's disease due to new evidence received since the last final denial. The Veteran contends that his seizures began during active service following a motor vehicle accident.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and acquired psychiatric disability are denied as there is no credible evidence of current disabilities. Erectile dysfunction is also granted service connection.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on four different conditions were dismissed due to his death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, coronary artery disease (CAD), and Parkinson's Disease are granted as they are presumed to have been incurred in service due to herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's left ear hearing loss disability is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding his in-service exposure to herbicide agents. Additional development is needed, including obtaining medical records and verifying the Veteran's claimed exposures.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for Barrett's esophagus and Parkinson's disease due to new evidence received since the last denial. The Veteran is seeking service connection based on exposure to airborne pollutants, sand, and chemicals during his military service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and Parkinson's disease are granted as presumptively incurred due to herbicide exposure during service.,Service connection is granted for the Veteran's neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.,Service connection is denied for malignant fibrous histiocytoma, as there were no records found.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is granted as service connected due to exposure to herbicides during his time on the Korean DMZ.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for Type II diabetes mellitus (DM II) was denied. The Board found that the Veteran failed to appear for a VA examination and thus his claim is denied. For essential tremors/Parkinson's disease, the Board denied service connection as there was no evidence linking the condition to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board denied service connection for chloracne, multiple myeloma, soft-tissue sarcoma, and Parkinson's disease due to a lack of diagnosed conditions during the appeal period.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including TBI, neck disability, back disability, Parkinson's Disease, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims are being remanded to allow for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for TBI, COPD, obstructive sleep apnea, and parkinsonism as the evidence did not support a nexus to service.,The Veteran's claims were remanded multiple times but he failed to attend VA examinations. The Board considered his lay statements but found them insufficient to establish a medical relationship.

The Veteran's claim for SMC due to the need for aid and attendance was denied as there is no persuasive evidence showing he required regular aid and assistance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is not currently service-connected, and there is an outstanding issue of entitlement to service connection during the period for which accrued benefits are at issue. The Board cannot adjudicate the issue of accrued benefits until this development has been completed.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and Parkinson's Disease are granted. The claim for residuals of a stroke is remanded due to the need for further examination.