Parkinson's disease decisions — 2024

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including Parkinson's disease with right upper extremity tremor and prostate cancer, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment during the period from April 15, 2019 to April 30, 2019. He is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability for this period.

The Board has determined that there is insufficient evidence to determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents while stationed in Korea, and thus remands for further verification.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease and Type II diabetes mellitus due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents, specifically Agent Orange. Service connection for metastatic esophageal adenocarcinoma is remanded as the AOJ failed to obtain a direct service connection medical opinion.

The Veteran's nephritic colic was granted service connection effective May 29, 2015.,Service connection for Parkinson's disease with stooped posture and associated upper and lower extremity disabilities was granted effective January 25, 2023.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection of Parkinson's disease and related conditions.,No specific effective date was granted as the claims were not established prior to August 10, 2022.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease, right and left upper extremity tremor associated with Parkinson's disease, and right and left lower extremity tremor associated with Parkinson's disease on a facts-found basis due to exposure to herbicide agents during the Veteran's service in Thailand. The effective date is set at October 23, 2019.

The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, Parkinson's disease, and hypertension are granted as they are presumed to be related to herbicide exposure during his active duty in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal through his attorney, indicating a desire to pursue a review option with the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ).

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, requiring an examination to determine if the Veteran's Parkinson's disease is related to his service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error and the need for further investigation into the Veteran's exposure to toxic chemicals during service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and Parkinson's disease do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, thus denying a TDIU based solely on PTSD.,The Veteran is not permanently housebound by reason of his service-connected disabilities, so he does not meet the criteria for SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) prior to April 2, 2019.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for Parkinson's disease, hypertension, and MDS. The appeals were based on direct causation rather than presumptive exposure to herbicides or other toxic exposures.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy, heart disability (including atrial fibrillation and CAD), and Parkinson's disease based on herbicide exposure during active duty in Thailand under the PACT Act.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including Parkinson's disease and urethral strictures with urinary dysfunction, have caused significant disabilities that require regular aid and attendance. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension and granted eligibility for SMC based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinsonism is being remanded due to insufficient evidence and need for additional medical opinions regarding his symptoms and exposure history.

The Board has denied service connection for Parkinson's disease and remanded the issue of service connection for diabetes mellitus. The Veteran is presumed to have in-service toxic exposure due to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected Parkinson's disease has rendered him in need of regular aid and assistance from another person throughout the appeal period, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Parkinson's disease, tremors in right wrist, and bilateral leg neuritis are not service-connected. The claims for these conditions have been remanded to obtain a VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's Parkinson's disease and its relation to service, specifically exposure to chemicals like trichloroethylene, toluene, and xylene.

The Veteran's hypertension and Parkinsonism claims are remanded due to inadequate examination reports. The AOJ will consider any new evidence when determining the appropriate rating for hypertension and service connection for Parkinsonism.