Parkinson's disease decisions — 2026

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, Parkinson's disease, and increased ratings for his knee and lumbar spine conditions due to the lack of adequate VA examinations and missing VA medical records.

The Board has determined that the AOJ committed pre-decisional duty to notify and duty to assist errors, requiring a remand for further development including confirmation of exposure to herbicide agents or contaminants in the water supply.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for Parkinsonism, and the Board has dismissed it.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease and diabetes mellitus are granted service connection based on the PACT Act, which provides presumptive service connection for these conditions due to herbicide agent exposure during active duty in Guam.,Service connection is granted for Parkinson's disease and diabetes mellitus under the provisions of the PACT Act.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on hypertension, Parkinson's disease, and Lewy body dementia have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rate of SMC based on PTSD was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for SMC at any higher rates.

The Veteran's service-connected Parkinson's disease has rendered him helpless and in need of regular aid and attendance to protect him from daily hazards. The Board grants special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.

Service connection for hypothyroidism and parkinsonism is granted due to exposure to herbicides. Service connection for PAF, hypotension, and REM behavior disorder is remanded as there is no presumptive association.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease and related conditions have necessitated a higher level of care, including hospitalization and skilled home health care. The Board has granted SMC at the (r)(2) rate based on this need.

The Veteran was granted a separate rating of SMC under subsection (o) for the need for regular aid and attendance due to PTSD, independent of his Parkinson's disease. He was also granted higher ratings of SMC under subsections (l) and (o).

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinions are inadequate and remands the case for further clarification on whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities have caused or aggravated his obstructive sleep apnea, including obesity.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's Parkinson's Disease and lung cancer, which are presumed to be related to herbicide exposure in service. The VA is required to obtain an opinion on whether these conditions were at least as likely as not related to service.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease and related symptoms have been rated based on the severity of his neurological impairments, resulting in multiple separate ratings for different affected body parts.,A rating of 60 percent has been granted for bradykinesia, tremors, and muscle rigidity and stiffness of the right upper extremity due to Parkinson's disease.

The Veteran's representative withdrew the appeal regarding Parkinsonism.

The Board has found a pre-decisional duty to assist error and has remanded the case for further review by the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT) regarding eligibility for PCAFC benefits, specifically addressing personal care needs and supervision requirements.

The Board restored service connection for the Veteran's claimed conditions as they were previously granted on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure, finding that the original decision was not clearly and unmistakably erroneous.

The Veteran's service-connected Parkinson's disease, which is rated at 100 percent disabling from August 4, 2022, has rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board granted special monthly compensation (SMC(s)) for the period starting on August 4, 2022.

The Veteran's kidney disability, PTSD, MDD, arthritis of the left and right hips, erectile dysfunction, Parkinson's disease, gout, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, and low back disability are all being remanded for further evaluation.,Specifically, the claims for a kidney disability, psychiatric disabilities (PTSD and MDD), arthritis of the hips, erectile dysfunction, Parkinson's disease, gout, ankle disabilities, knee disabilities, and low back disability will be reviewed to determine if service connection can be established.

The Board has determined that the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including Parkinson's disease, heart blockage, diabetes mellitus, urinary incontinence, peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, and tremors. As a result, SMC based on need for aid and attendance is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a brain tumor and a neurological disorder, claimed as Parkinson's like. The claims are being remanded to obtain medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.