Parkinson's disease decisions — 2022

The Board denied service connection for Major Depressive Disorder, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Parkinson's Disease as there was no evidence of an in-service event or injury that could be linked to these conditions.,There were no service records showing any complaints, treatment, or diagnoses related to the claimed conditions. The Veteran did not provide credible testimony regarding in-service stressors for Major Depressive Disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and a need for an addendum VA opinion regarding service connection for Parkinson's disease.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's Disease on a presumptive basis due to presumed herbicide exposure during active duty in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is dismissed because he is already receiving a 100% rating for prostate cancer and SMC at the housebound rate, which moots his need for TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome and hypertension, but has remanded both issues due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran is presumed to have entered service with a pre-existing heart condition (Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome), which may or may not be aggravated by in-service symptoms such as sleep deprivation and physical training. The Board also requested an examination to determine the etiology of hypertension.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for ratings in excess of the currently assigned 30 percent, 20 percent, and 10 percent ratings for his Parkinson's disease-related conditions. The appeal also included a claim for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma which resulted in a 10 percent rating being granted.

The Veteran's TDIU and SMP claims are dismissed as his Parkinson's disease and related conditions have resulted in a 100% schedular rating, which is greater than the benefit of an SMP.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease and related symptoms have been found to be sufficient for a TDIU, which has been granted. Additionally, the Veteran is entitled to SMC due to his PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease is remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his claimed exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The appeals for hearing loss, arthritis, and Parkinson's disease have been dismissed due to the appellant's death. The appeal seeking an earlier effective date for service connection has also been dismissed.

The Veteran's spouse withdrew the appeal for Parkinson's disease, and the Board has dismissed it.

The appeal is remanded for further development regarding service connection for Parkinson's disease and DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is granted as presumed due to herbicide exposure in Thailand.

The Veteran's stomach issues, respiratory problems, and tremors are being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding their relationship to service in Southwest Asia. The Board is seeking clarification on whether the Veteran's asthma preexisted service.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction as secondary to prostate cancer, and Parkinson's disease. The Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his service at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand due to his military occupational specialty and barracks location.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism are granted service connection due to herbicide exposure. The urinary disability is also granted as secondary to the service-connected Parkinson's disease.

The Veteran's service-connected Parkinson's disease and diabetes mellitus have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance, but not permanently housebound. Therefore, SMC based on aid and attendance is granted, while SMC based on housebound criteria is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed Parkinson's disease or neurological disorder, specifically related to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if he has these conditions and whether they are related to his service.

The Board has granted a TDIU on a schedular basis since April 1, 2015. The case is remanded for extraschedular consideration of the claim prior to that date.