Parkinson's disease decisions — 2026

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a Parkinsonian disorder was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his request to continue with this issue.,His claim for an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss was denied, and he is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding lung disability.

The Veteran was granted higher levels of SMC(m) for loss of use of both hands and legs, SMC(o) based on two or more rates provided in subsections (l) through (n), SMC(r)(1) due to need for aid and attendance, and SMC(r)(2) due to higher level of care. The effective date is not specified.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have been granted effective December 22, 2022.,However, the RO has remanded for further evaluation of his lower extremity disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for various conditions, including Parkinson's disease and skin cancer, due to asbestos exposure. The AOJ is instructed to obtain all relevant private treatment records from the Veteran’s providers.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for Parkinson's disease (claimed as tardive dyskinesia) was denied because the evidence submitted did not support that VA medical care was the proximate cause of his condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that there was no evidence of herbicide exposure and insufficient medical opinion to support a secondary service connection.

The Board has found the record incomplete and requires VA to obtain private treatment records from various providers related to the Veteran's Parkinson's disease. The appeal for service connection for Parkinson's disease is remanded, as are the claims for accrued benefits.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right lower extremity polyneuropathy, as well as parkinsonism, all presumed due to herbicide agent exposure during active service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's right ankle arthritis is presumed to be related to service. The Veteran's bilateral hand arthritis, thoracic anterior wedge compression fracture, lumbar spine disability, right leg radiculopathy, left leg radiculopathy, kidney stones, endocarditis, and Parkinson's disease are not granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease and related residuals are granted an initial increased rating of 70 percent effective September 28, 2016. Other claims for increased ratings or SMC have been granted.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for Parkinson's disease was dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal of her appeal before a hearing could take place.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals because the appeal requests were not timely filed within one year of the rating decisions, and no good cause was shown for the delay.

The Board is remanding the severance of service connection for various conditions, including Parkinson's Disease and erectile dysfunction. The AOJ must verify the Veteran's service at Camp Lejeune and determine if the secondary disabilities are related to his service-connected condition.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including Parkinson's disease and associated lower extremity disabilities, have been shown to preclude locomotion without the aid of a cane, walker, and wheelchair. Eligibility for specially adapted housing is established. However, as eligibility has already been established, the claim for a special home adaptation grant cannot be granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that there was no evidence showing a causal relationship between his military service and toxic exposures to fuel, chemical explosives, and nuclear materials. The Board also found that the Veteran did not have exposure to herbicides or water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error regarding the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange during service in Thailand. The AOJ is instructed to verify the Veteran's reported exposures and provide a formal finding if insufficient information is available.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease and diabetes mellitus type II are being remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding herbicide exposure during service.,Service connection for both conditions is presumed based on Agent Orange exposure, but the specific details of exposure need further investigation.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is currently rated as non-compensable, but the Board has granted a separate initial 30 percent rating for loss of smell, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral loss of automatic movement (masked faces) associated with his Parkinson's disease.

PTSD and Parkinson's disease with related secondary disabilities are not rated higher than the current ratings.,PN of the upper and lower extremities, bilateral hearing loss, and SMC are denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for Parkinson's disease, and the Board dismissed it.