Parkinson's disease decisions — 2025

The Board remanded the case to obtain a VA medical opinion on whether the Veteran's death was related to his service, considering toxic exposure risk activities.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for a higher disability rating and earlier effective dates due to unresolved issues regarding the relationship between the veteran's right hand injury and Parkinson's disease.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for Parkinson's disease and special monthly compensation due to lack of compliance with previous remand orders and proper record development.

The Board denied service connection for ischemic heart disorder and Parkinson's disease but remanded the claim for prostate cancer.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an effective date prior to May 31, 2017, for service connection of various symptoms related to Parkinson's disease.

The Board denied the veteran's request for earlier effective dates for TDIU and DEA benefits. The veteran is already receiving a 100% disability rating and SMC benefits.

The Board granted service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that the evidence supports a link between the veteran's service and the condition.

The Board vacated its previous decision on sinusitis and granted service connection for it. Other conditions were denied.

The Board remanded the case to obtain clarification on whether the Veteran had Parkinson's disease or parkinsonism, which are conditions presumptively linked to herbicide exposure. The Board needs more information to decide if the Veteran's dementia was related to service.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an esophagus condition and Parkinson's disease. The Veteran contends that he developed these conditions from being exposed to carbon tetrachloride during his active duty service.

The Veteran's daughter was granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and failure to address relevant medical evidence. The Veteran's history of tremors is being evaluated for potential Parkinsonism or a Parkinson's-like condition.

The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for erectile dysfunction was denied. The claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease was remanded for further examination.

The Board denied service connection for Parkinson's essential tremors, diabetes mellitus type II, and bilateral lower extremities peripheral neuropathy. The Veteran did not establish exposure to herbicide agents or a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board granted service connection for Parkinson's Disease as secondary to the veteran's service-connected depressive disorder. The decision was based on evidence that medication prescribed for the depressive disorder aggravated the Parkinson's Disease.

The veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's Disease was granted. The decision is based on the evidence showing that the veteran's duties involved exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board denied service connection for Parkinson's disease, memory loss, bilateral feet disability, bilateral hips disability, and right knee disability. The claims for a prostate condition and sleep apnea were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, Parkinson's disease with tremors, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and a respiratory disability. It also denied increased ratings for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and an earlier effective date for TDIU.

The veteran's claim for PTSD was denied. Service connection for Parkinson's disease with loss of balance and urinary problems was granted on a presumptive basis due to Camp Lejeune exposure. The claim for hearing loss was remanded.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease and related disabilities are service-connected. The Board granted the appeal for both issues.