Parkinson's disease decisions — 2022

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to trichloroethylene during service, which is necessary to determine if his Parkinson's disease was caused by such exposure.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is granted as service-connected. The increased rating for left shoulder tendonitis and the claim for a separate diagnosis of left shoulder muscle strain are remanded.

The Veteran's cause of death, Parkinson's disease, is presumed to be linked to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. The Board has granted service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's Disease, finding that there is no evidence of a direct relationship between his current condition and his military service. The Board also found that there was insufficient evidence to support a presumption of service connection based on exposure to herbicides or other environmental factors.

The Veteran's diabetes and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities are granted with an increased rating. The claim for service connection for tremors (claimed as suspected Parkinson's) and low back disability is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that there was no evidence of in-service injury or disease and insufficient exposure to herbicides. The decision also noted that a VA medical opinion was not necessary as the record did not establish any relationship between the current symptoms and service.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is granted as presumptively related to exposure to herbicide agents in the Republic of Vietnam. The appeals for glaucoma, peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities are dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for a neurological disorder, including Parkinson's disease and related conditions, due to lack of evidence showing exposure to herbicide agents during active duty in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is presumed to be related to his in-service exposure to herbicides, and he was exposed to herbicides during service at Fort Drum. The Board granted accrued benefits for the cause of death due to exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for a stomach disorder, Graves' disease, and lung condition have been granted.,Service connection has also been granted for Parkinsonism as due to herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records from the Department of Transportation. The Veteran's claim for service connection for essential tremors, claimed as Parkinson's disease, is pending and will be reconsidered.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for separate compensable rating for a voiding disability associated with Parkinson's disease, TDIU from May 26, 2015 to February 3, 2020, and SMC for aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents while serving aboard the U.S.S. Saint Paul, and further development is needed to determine if the ship was within 12 nautical miles of the shore of the Republic of Vietnam during the relevant time period.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and evaluation, including a specialized examination to determine if the Veteran's Parkinson's disease is related to toxic exposure during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Parkinson's disease, an acquired psychiatric disorder (likely PTSD), and a low back disability are being remanded due to incomplete development.,The Board notes that the RO did not substantially comply with prior remand directives regarding verification of chemical exposures and stressor allegations.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for additional accrued benefits, finding that she was not entitled to reimbursement as her relationship with the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a child or fiduciary. The Board also found that the in-home care expenses were reimbursed by the Veteran and thus could not be considered as paid out of her own funds.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides near the DMZ in Korea during his active duty.

The Board has remanded four issues related to the Veteran's Parkinson's Disease, including ratings for various extremity dyskinesias. The Veteran and his attorney are requested to provide specific information about which VA examiners' CVs they seek.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient information regarding his exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and initial ratings for various knee, hip, and spine disabilities have been dismissed due to his request to withdraw the appeal.