Parkinson's disease decisions — 2024

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that his exposure to herbicide agents during service is presumed and that there is insufficient evidence to rebut this presumption.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II, Parkinson's disease, and neuropathy in his extremities are all granted as service-connected due to herbicide exposure.,Service connection for the Veteran's Parkinson's disease is granted based on its relationship to his existing service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the July 2007 rating decision, which denied a separate rating for service-connected residuals of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and hypertension on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE), was incorrect. The Board found that the regulations in place at the time were not correctly applied, resulting in an undebatable failure to assign a separate analogous rating for the disability. As a result, the July 2007 rating decision is revised, and the Veteran is now entitled to a separate 30 percent rating for residuals of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome.

The Veteran died during the appeal process, and as a result, all claims for service connection are dismissed.

The Veteran's service connection claim for Parkinson's disease is granted due to exposure to herbicide agents in Thailand, and the effective date will be determined based on the facts found.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 70 percent for service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected Parkinson's disease is denied.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to December 19, 2018, based solely on service-connected psychiatric disability or Parkinson's Disease, is denied.

The Veteran's service connection claims for parkinsonism, left hand tremors, and right hand tremors are granted. The Board found that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's bilateral hand tremors are causally related to his conceded in-service herbicide exposure (Agent Orange).

The Veteran's heart blockage status post myocardial infarction is rated at 60 percent, and Parkinson's disease with mild stooped posture, mild bradykinesia, and moderate balance impairment due to tactical herbicide exposure is granted a noncompensable rating.,Urinary incontinence has been rated at the maximum schedular percentage of 60 percent.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain and tremors, muscle rigidity and stiffness of the right upper extremity have been granted service connection. The rating for tremors has been increased to 20 percent.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is granted service connection due to in-service exposure to burn pits and other toxins. His depression and anxiety are also granted as secondary to his now service-connected Parkinson's disease.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that there is no evidence of herbicide agent exposure in Korea and insufficient medical evidence to establish a link between the condition and service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents and toxins during her service at Fort McClellan, Alabama. The Veteran is seeking service connection for Parkinson's disease based on possible exposure to such agents.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease associated with herbicide agent exposure, finding that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents while stationed at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base in 1973 and is presumed to have been exposed.

The Veteran is seeking a higher rate of SMC based on aid and attendance, which requires evidence showing he is in need of regular assistance due to his service-connected conditions. The Board finds that the Veteran has been shown to be in need of such assistance since December 3, 2014.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is related to his military service and granted.,The Veteran's GERD, presumed due to herbicide exposure, is also granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further action regarding a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for Parkinson's disease and a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) to include on an extraschedular basis.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease, along with other service-connected conditions, has rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since November 7, 2019. Effective from that date, he is granted a TDIU.

The Board has dismissed the claim of service connection for parkinsonism as it was granted in a previous decision. The claims for hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded.

The claim for service connection for a neurological disorder, including Parkinson's disease is remanded due to new and relevant evidence. The case must be adjudicated on a facts-found basis regarding whether the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents in service. A VA medical opinion is needed to determine if there is a nexus between the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange and his Parkinson's disease.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for Parkinson's disease (claimed as Parkinsonism) has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran during the appeal process.