Parkinson's disease Board decisions

The Board has remanded multiple issues related to the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and MDD), leukemia, COPD, AC joint arthritis of the left shoulder, urinary frequency, erectile dysfunction, sleep apnea, renal artery stenosis, peripheral neuropathy, cervical spine disability, hypertension, and lumbar spine disability. The Veteran is required to attend VA examinations for these issues.

The Veteran's initial rating for Parkinson's disease with right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is denied. SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ is granted. The issue of entitlement to TDIU from August 21, 2012 to November 13, 2014 is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed as the appellant, through his authorized representative, requested to withdraw the appeal due to a recent award of special monthly compensation.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and Parkinson's disease based on the presumption of exposure to herbicide agents during service aboard the USS GLENNON in Vietnam.

The Veteran's Parkinson’s disease is granted as service connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Veteran’s appeals for increased ratings and special monthly compensation were denied. The Board found that the Veteran's Parkinson's disease, sexual dysfunction, loss of automatic facial movements, sleep disturbances, and voiding dysfunction are not rated higher than their current levels due to lack of evidence supporting higher ratings or compensable residuals.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain VA examinations for the Veteran's hands and feet, as well as additional development of his service-connected disabilities. The case will be returned to the Board after these actions are completed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations. The issues include right internal carotid artery blockage, Parkinson’s disease, and seizures.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete Superfund reports and an additional medical opinion is required to determine if the veteran's Parkinson's disease is related to service, including exposure to toxic substances at Fort McClellan.

The Board has determined that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides during his service in Thailand and, therefore, Parkinson's disease is presumed to be related to this exposure. As a result, the claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease is granted.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected disabilities, including peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, low back disability, left knee disability, and heart disability. The Board has determined that additional development is needed for these claims due to incomplete medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during service, specifically his claimed trips to Vietnam between 1967 and 1968. The claim for service connection is pending.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, and he is granted TDIU.

The Veteran's wife is seeking special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to his Parkinson's disease. The claim was previously denied, but additional evidence has been submitted. A supplemental statement of the case must be issued.

The Veteran's Parkinson’s disease has resulted in permanent loss of use of his feet, qualifying him for financial assistance for automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease but has remanded the claim for a disability manifested by pain of the upper and lower extremities, to include fibromyalgia.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, so the case is dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's Disease, which is presumed to have been incurred due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The claim for SMC based on the aid and attendance of another person and housebound status remains pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was caused by multiple conditions, and remands for further development to determine if he was exposed to herbicide agents during service.