Parkinson's disease decisions — 2024

The Veteran's Parkinsonism is presumed to be due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and a need for an in-person evaluation of the Veteran's Parkinson's Disease.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Parkinson's disease is related to his service exposure to jet fuel, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinsonism or Parkinson-like symptoms is being remanded due to a duty-to-assist error. The AOJ will consider additional evidence and seek a medical opinion regarding the etiology of his neurological conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a VA medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's Parkinson's disease, Hodgkin's lymphoma, and his military service. The issues of CFS, degenerative disc disease with muscle spasm and stiffness, loss of smell (Hyposmia), unspecified neurocognitive disorder, and dysequilibrium are also remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the Parkinson's disease appeal.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease, muscle rigidity, constipation and IBS, dysphagia, stroke, hydrocephalus, poor balance and postural instability, right bundle branch blockage (RBBB) causing pacemaker, bradykinesia, sleep apnea, and cognitive deficits are all found to be related to his service-connected Parkinson's disease. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease is pending and remanded due to the need to verify his exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) is granted due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange. The claim for service connection for a neurological condition including Parkinson's disease and/or tremors is remanded as the VA has not obtained all relevant medical records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause of the Veteran's death and its relationship to service-connected disabilities. The AOJ is instructed to obtain a medical opinion on these matters.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his active duty in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for various Parkinson's disease-related conditions was granted, with an effective date of September 23, 2024.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is in need of personal care services for a minimum of six continuous months due to his Parkinson's disease, which requires supervision and protection. The PCAFC program eligibility decision will be reconsidered based on whether participation is in the Veteran's best interest.

The Veteran does not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing due to his service-connected Parkinson's Disease as it does not result in loss of use of both lower extremities, one lower extremity together with organic disease or injury, or one lower extremity together with one upper extremity.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and special monthly compensation due to incomplete records and potential exposure to toxins during service. The Veteran is also required to undergo a VA examination to determine if his Parkinson's disease is related to his military service.

The Board has identified errors in the prior decision and has ordered remand for further investigation into the Veteran's claimed service exposure to herbicide agents, particularly during his TDY assignments in Vietnam. The issues of diabetes mellitus type II, Parkinson's disease, hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, Meniere's disease, aortic and vein disability, left lower diabetic peripheral neuropathy, right lower diabetic peripheral neuropathy, sleep apnea, and vertigo are all remanded for further review.

The Board has identified errors in the pre-decisional duty to assist and remanded the cases for additional development related to the Veteran's exposure claims. The service connection claims are being remanded due to these issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and Parkinson's disease are remanded due to a duty to assist error regarding herbicide exposure during his service in the Republic of Korea.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease, and diabetes mellitus type II, have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

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

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's Disease is remanded due to the inadequacy of a previous medical opinion and the need for additional evidence.