Parkinson's disease decisions — 2025

The appeal for service connection of Parkinson's disease due to exposure to herbicide agents and other toxic chemicals is remanded. The Veteran will undergo a VA examination to determine the relationship between his diagnosed Parkinson's disease, active service, and reported Toxic Exposure Risk Activities (TERAs).

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, including Parkinson's disease, bilateral lung condition, chronic kidney disease, urinary leakage, erectile dysfunction, GERD, heart condition, right and left knee conditions, hypertension, and TDIU.

The veteran's claim for service connection of tremors associated with Parkinson's disease was granted, but the request for a higher rating for PTSD was denied.

The appeal for service connection of Parkinson's disease was dismissed because the veteran withdrew it.

The veteran was granted a 10 percent evaluation for stooped posture (both sides) and chewing/swallowing difficulties, as well as a 30 percent evaluation for sleep disturbance. Other claims were denied or dismissed.

The veteran's death is service-connected due to Parkinson's disease, which was related to herbicide exposure during his active service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for heart disability, diabetes mellitus type II, and residuals of stroke as secondary to service-connected obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) were granted.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease because a VA examiner did not adequately address whether the Veteran's condition is related to exposure to JP-4 jet fuel.

The appeal for service connection of the Veteran's cause of death, Parkinson's disease, is remanded. The Board needs to verify additional service periods and potential exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for Parkinson's disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and coronary artery disease due to in-service herbicide agent exposure. The Board found errors in the duty to assist and ordered further development.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities from July 2020 to December 2020.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension and a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The claims for service connection for bradycardia with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and Parkinson's disease were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for memory loss and Parkinson's disease but remanded the claim for cardiovascular disease.

The veteran's claims for service connection of Parkinson's disease and type II diabetes due to Agent Orange exposure have been granted.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), Parkinson's disease, and mental health conditions. The Board needs more information to decide these claims.

The Board granted service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that the Veteran's condition is related to his service.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for higher disability ratings and earlier effective dates due to insufficient medical evidence and VA's duty to assist.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease because there is no evidence of a formal diagnosis.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of Parkinson's disease, prostate cancer, urinary incontinence, and erectile dysfunction due to participation in a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA).

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of neurobehavioral effects, including parkinsonism, due to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The veteran will undergo a TERA examination.