Parkinson's disease decisions — 2026

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease necessitates the aid and attendance of another person, warranting SMC based on this need from February 7, 2019.

The Veteran's initial claim for a disability rating of 70 percent for cognitive impairment with sleep disturbance associated with Parkinson's disease is granted. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 30 percent prior to August 24, 2024 and 40 percent thereafter. Tinnitus is assigned the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent. ED is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, CAD, and Parkinson's disease, render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's service connection for melanoma and initial rating higher than 20 percent prior to May 22, 2025 and 30 percent thereafter for right upper extremity tremors and rigidity (radial nerve) as due to Parkinson's disease have been granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including Parkinson's disease, lumbar spine disability, and arteriosclerotic heart disease, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board granted a TDIU and established basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance prior to May 1, 2025.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating greater than 20 percent for hypertension is denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right leg disability, lung damage, dementia, Parkinson's disease, sleep apnea, kidney disease, diabetes, and vision loss are all denied.,Service connection was not granted for any of the conditions listed.

The Veteran's appeal for competency to handle VA funds is granted, as the evidence supports his claim that he can manage his financial affairs without limitation.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that the current diagnosis is due to in-service exposure and resolving all doubts in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have caused significant mobility issues, leading the Board to find that he has lost the use of at least one foot. As a result, eligibility for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected Parkinson's disease, diabetes, heart disability, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy 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's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, and Parkinson's disease are being remanded due to new evidence received since the prior decisions.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease and its secondary disabilities, including peripheral vestibular disorders, 5th cranial nerve, 7th cranial nerve, 10th cranial nerve, 11th cranial nerve, bilateral upper extremity radial nerves, bilateral lower extremity sciatic nerves, erectile dysfunction, and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ. The effective date for these benefits is June 18, 2022.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for parkinsonism and diabetes mellitus type II due to a lack of VA examinations. The other claims are denied as there is no current diagnosis of the claimed conditions.

The Board has granted an effective date of March 14, 2017 for the grant of Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance status due to service-connected Parkinson's disease. The Veteran also received entitlement to specially adapted housing.

The Board has granted an effective date of July 15, 2020 for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with alcohol use disorder and additional disabilities. The decision also grants TDIU since June 16, 2015.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for Parkinson's disease and heart conditions due to a duty to assist error. The Veteran was exposed to contaminated soil, sediment, ground water, and surface water at Fort Richardson during his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and Parkinson's disease, finding insufficient evidence to establish a current disability or a link to service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bladder cancer and Parkinson's disease prior to August 10, 2022 are granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during active duty.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for insomnia with mild cognitive disorder due to Parkinson's disease, moderate constipation, and Parkinson's disease were denied as the evidence did not show that his conditions warranted a higher rating.

The Veteran is granted a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC) at the intermediate rate between SMC levels (l) and (m), effective from August 16, 2021. This decision is based on his service-connected PTSD disability rated at 70 percent.