Parkinson's disease decisions — 2022

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand and that this exposure is presumed to be related to the development of the condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the service connection for Parkinson's disease and right carpal tunnel syndrome. The claims are pending further evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease due to presumed herbicide agent exposure while serving at U-Tapao Royal Thai Air Force Base.

The Board has granted a 40 percent disability rating for the Veteran's low back disability, but additional development is needed on claims for Parkinson's disease, left knee and bilateral hip disabilities, as well as TDIU prior to August 29, 2019.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected due to exposure to herbicide agents during his Vietnam service.,His left forearm, shoulder, and back disabilities are not found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran is granted SMC based on the need for and attendance pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(2) from March 23, 2018. The claim of entitlement to SMC based on the need for aid and attendance due to the residuals of TBI pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1114(t) is denied as he is already in receipt of SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(2).

The Veteran was granted a TDIU from February 26, 2019. The Board also remanded the issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to that date for referral to the Executive Director of Compensation Service for extra-schedular consideration.

The Veteran passed away during the appeal process for service connection claims, and as a result, the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, as his education, skills, training, and work history allow for other types of work.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with previous directives, particularly regarding the dates of service aboard ships during Vietnam's territorial sea or inland waterways.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to unresolved issues regarding his exposure to herbicides and verified in-service stressors. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's Parkinsonism is granted as service connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his Vietnam service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicidal agents and other chemicals during service, which is necessary for a determination on his claim of service connection for Parkinson's disease.

The Veteran's right lower extremity neurological impairment, to include tremors, is granted a 20 percent rating. The Veteran is also awarded SMC based on housebound status.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type 2, Parkinson's disease, coronary artery disease, diabetic retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and erectile dysfunction have been granted as due to exposure to herbicides.,The Veteran was found to have set foot in Vietnam during his service, which is presumed for purposes of herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include Parkinson's disease, limited memory loss associated with Parkinson's disease, left thumb pain and limited motion, and a respiratory condition, including sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with previous directives and for an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a tremor disorder and skin cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and basal cell carcinoma (BCC), to include as secondary to service-connected burn residuals. The claims are being remanded due to the need for VA examinations and additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded to obtain updated VA examination results.,Service connection for uncontrollable shaking and Parkinson's disease is denied as there is no established link between the condition and service.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and Parkinson's disease due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.