Parkinson's disease decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents and his service connection for Parkinson's disease.

The Veteran withdrew their appeals for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type 2, Parkinsonism, and essential tremors. The Board has dismissed these appeals.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for Parkinson's Disease, and the Board has dismissed it.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Parkinson's disease is related to his in-service exposure to JP-4 jet fuel, and service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous directives and a need for clarification on whether the Veteran's WPW syndrome is secondary to service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD).

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right hand, left hand, right foot, and left foot, as well as Parkinson's disease. The Veteran did not have a current disability during the pendency of his claim period.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's current condition is related to exposure to hazardous chemicals during active duty service. As a result of resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran, his claim is now substantiated.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is granted service connection on a presumptive basis due to herbicide agent exposure in Thailand. Service connection for the lumbar spine disorder and bilateral tinnitus are denied.

The Board denied service connection for tremors of the right and left hands and forearms, attributing them to essential tremor rather than exposure to contaminated water at Camp LeJeune.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to the submission of new evidence, and these issues will be reconsidered by the RO.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his service at Takhli RTAFB.

The Veteran's cause of death was not service-connected or etiologically related to his military service.,The Veteran did not meet the criteria for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318.

The Board has remanded the claims for a higher rating for spondylosis of the thoracolumbar spine, service connection for Parkinson's Disease with restless leg syndrome, skin cancer, acne, rosacea, hypogonadism, pulmonary anomaly, and sinusitis due to exposure to herbicides. The Veteran is requested to provide additional medical opinions regarding these claims.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure during service at U-Tapao Royal Thai Airforce Base. The Veteran served near the base perimeter and was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure during service at U-Tapao Royal Thai Airforce Base. The Veteran served near the base perimeter and was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure during service at U-Tapao Royal Thai Airforce Base. The Veteran served near the base perimeter and was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical care received for Propecia and Bladuril is denied as he does not meet the criteria in VA regulations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to his death during the appeal process.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for early-stage Parkinson's disease with tremors and essential tremors, finding that there is no evidence of herbicide exposure or a causal link to service.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension benefits was remanded due to the need for further development regarding his income and net worth. The Board found that he is in need of aid and assistance but needs to meet other criteria to qualify for a VA pension.