Parkinson's disease decisions — 2022

The Board has determined that the June 2021 PCAFC determination did not meet the criteria outlined in 38 U.S.C. § 5104(b) and is remanding for proper notice to be provided.

Your legacy appeal for service connection for Parkinson's disease is dismissed because you opted into the RAMP program, which withdrew your previous appeals.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Parkinson's Disease is related to his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, as they affect his ability to perform daily activities and protect himself from hazards.

The Board has dismissed all appeals regarding the Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, Parkinson's disease, and coronary artery disease. The appeal is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's Disease, finding that there was no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides and insufficient medical opinion supporting a link between the condition and service.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease, heart disease (to include coronary artery disease), and acquired psychiatric disorder (to include depression and psychosis) are granted as they are presumed to be due to herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities on an extraschedular basis as of December 2, 2013. The decision is based on the combined impact of his service-connected conditions: PTSD, Parkinson's disease, and GERD.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a medical opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's death and reviewing the coroner's report. The appellant is seeking service connection for the cause of her husband's death due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease, linked to exposure to ionizing radiation during active service, is remanded due to the VA's failure to conduct proper development and provide a medical examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diabetes mellitus type II (diabetes), and Parkinson's Disease have been denied. The Board found insufficient evidence to support the Veteran's assertions of in-service stressors or herbicide exposure.,There is no indication that the Veteran served outside the United States, specifically in Germany where he claimed his PTSD stressor occurred.

The Veteran's application for benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) was remanded due to a lack of caregiver training and an inability to complete assessments within 90 days. The claim is being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's service connection claims for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and Parkinson's disease are granted due to exposure to herbicide agents during his active duty in Thailand.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease and coronary artery disease due to exposure to herbicide agents during active military service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and examination, including obtaining a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of Parkinson's Disease and any psychiatric disability.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 60 percent for Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under VA regulations.

The Board has found that the Veteran's condition has worsened during the appeal period and requires an examination to assess his current severity. The matter is remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease and dementia are granted service connection, with the latter being secondary to the former. The hearing loss claim is remanded for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that the Veteran was exposed to diesel fuel during service and this exposure is linked to his current condition.

The Board has granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance of another. The appeals for service connection for Parkinson's disease and kidney disorder are dismissed.