Parkinson's disease decisions — 2023

The Veteran's service connection claim for hearing loss is denied. The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted effective December 9, 2021. Other claims related to Parkinson's disease are remanded.

The Veteran's major neurocognitive disorder associated with Parkinsonism is rated at 100 percent effective January 31, 2017. SMC based on need for aid and attendance by another person is also granted as of that date.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease is being remanded due to the need for further development regarding his alleged exposure to herbicide agents during active service.

The Board has remanded the case for a neurological disability, including Parkinson's disease or essential tremors. The Veteran is presumed to have been exposed to herbicides during service and his condition may be related to this exposure.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for Parkinson's disease with bradykinesia or slowed motion with stooped posture, balance impairment, muscle rigidity, stiffness, and tremors of the bilateral lower extremities are remanded due to lack of substantial compliance with previous Board directives regarding the severity and manifestations of his condition.

The Board has dismissed the appellant's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, and Parkinson's disease as they are Nehmer class member claims. The appeal is dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed exposure to herbicide agents while aboard the USS Oriskany, and for obtaining additional medical records. The issue of service connection for Parkinson's disease will be reconsidered with this new information.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date of October 2, 2020 for special monthly compensation based on housebound status is granted. The Veteran has a single disability rated as 100% disabling (coronary artery disease) and additional disabilities with combined ratings of at least 60%, meeting the criteria for housebound status.

Parkinson's disease, acquired psychiatric disorder, and erectile dysfunction were granted service connection effective August 31, 2010.,An initial rating of 30 percent for Parkinson's disease was assigned since August 31, 2010.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that the Veteran's exposure to trichloroethylene in service is at least as likely as not related to his condition.

The Veteran was granted service connection for Parkinson's disease, which is considered a direct link to his military service. The rating assigned is 100%, the highest possible rating.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connection due to in-service noise exposure.,Service connection for Parkinson's disease and kidney cancer are granted based on chemical exposures during service.

The Veteran withdrew their appeals for left eye disability, Parkinson's Disease, specially adapted housing, and special home adaptation.

The Veteran's cause of death, Parkinson's disease, is now service connected and the appellant's claims for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation benefits are granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his death during the appeal process. The case is now being reviewed with consideration of the appellant's eligibility for accrued benefits.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Parkinson's disease was incurred during his active duty service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service-connected conditions, including Parkinson's disease and major depressive disorder. The Board has remanded several issues for further review due to the complexity of his case.

The Board denied service connection for Parkinson's Disease/Parkinsonism, finding that the evidence does not support a finding of direct causation or continuity of symptomatology. The Veteran's condition is presumed to be related to herbicide exposure but there is no affirmative evidence supporting this presumption.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for parkinsonism on an accrued basis as there is no current diagnosis of parkinsonism in the record.

The Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction and Parkinson's disease have been fully awarded with the grants of service connection in May 2021 and June 2021, respectively. As such, these issues are dismissed.