Parkinson's disease decisions — 2022

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeals.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete compliance with previous directives regarding service connection for Parkinson's disease, which is presumed based on herbicide exposure.

The Board denied service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the Veteran's active service and his condition.

The appeals for Parkinson's disease and TDIU have been dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right and left upper extremity disorders due to a duty to assist error. The Veteran is not presumed exposed to herbicide agents, but his conditions may be related to diabetes or Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not service-connected due to lack of evidence showing a link between his active duty service and the disabilities.

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 determined that the Veteran's Parkinson's Disease is related to his service, specifically his exposure to trichloroethylene (TCE) as a radar repairman. As such, the claim for service connection for Parkinson's Disease is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to errors in duty to assist. The Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents is not conceded, and a VA examination is needed to determine if his Parkinson's disease and diabetes mellitus type II are related to military service.

The Veteran's neurological disorder, which he attributed to residual myasthenia gravis (MG), is granted as an accrued benefit due to the death of his spouse. The evidence supports a causal connection between MG and Parkinsonism.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection for Parkinsonism, claiming it as shaking of hands and pre-Parkinson's disease associated with herbicide exposure. The issue was reopened on new evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, Parkinson's disease, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy in both upper and lower extremities are granted.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence sufficient to readjudicate the previously denied claims of service connection for Parkinson's disease and a skin condition has been received. The AOJ should conduct any additional development as may be indicated and readjudicate the claims in the first instance.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for Parkinson's disease and prostate cancer, finding that his exposure to herbicide agents during service in Thailand is presumed. The conditions are considered presumptive due to their association with herbicide agent exposure.

The Board denied the Appellant's request for earlier effective dates for various disability ratings and service connection claims related to Parkinson's disease. The effective date for the Veteran's Parkinson's disease was set at September 13, 2016, for loss of use of bilateral lower extremities, April 11, 2016, for loss of use of bilateral upper extremities, and May 11, 2015, for residuals of Parkinson's disease. The Appellant was not granted the requested earlier effective dates.

The Veteran's claims for Parkinson's disease, Type II diabetes mellitus (DM II), an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been readjudicated due to new and relevant evidence received.,Service connection has been granted for Parkinson's disease, Type II diabetes mellitus (DM II), and an acquired psychiatric disorder as due to herbicide agent exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding no evidence that it was related to his active duty service or within one year of separation.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's Disease and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The remaining issues, including those related to hand tremors, shoulder disorders, knee disorders, eye disorders, dizziness, nose bleeds, ulcers, liver disorders, gastroesophageal disorders, kidney disorders, and porphyria cutanea tarda, are remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a tremors disorder, finding that new evidence did not support readjudication and that there was no nexus between his current tremor disorder and service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits, including special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance, was granted due to his service in Vietnam and his current medical needs.