Parkinson's disease Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson’s disease, memory loss as secondary to service-connected Parkinson’s disease, and dropped head syndrome as secondary to service-connected Parkinson’s disease. The decision is based on the Veteran's exposure to manganese in service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records. The appellant is also provided with a SOC regarding her claim for a compensable disability rating for sleep disturbance.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease (coronary artery disease) and Parkinson’s disease are granted as due to herbicide agent exposure for accrued benefits purposes.,The Veteran's hypertension is remanded, as the evidence is unclear if he had diabetes mellitus, type II prior to death. A VA medical opinion is needed to determine this.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is also remanded and a VA medical opinion is needed to determine if it was related to his in-service herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and Parkinson’s disease were denied service connection as there was no evidence of exposure to herbicide agents during his active duty at Elmendorf Air Force Base, and the preponderance of the evidence did not support a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has decided that service connection for Parkinson's Disease is not established due to insufficient evidence regarding herbicide agent exposure. The appeal is being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for further action, including verification of potential exposure at Fort Lewis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinsonism is remanded due to conflicting diagnoses in the medical records. The claim for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance of another person is also remanded as it may be impacted by the outcome of the service connection claim.

The Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection of ischemic heart disease (IHD) has been granted. The Board found new and material evidence that could relate to a previously unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.,Service connection for Parkinson’s disease is denied as there is no evidence indicating it was caused or aggravated by service-connected DMII associated with herbicide exposure.

The claim for service connection for a right heel disability has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The issue is being remanded for further examination and analysis.,The claim for service connection for a left heel disability has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The issue is being remanded for further examination and analysis.,The claim for essential tremors, claimed as Parkinson's disease, secondary to exposure to herbicide agents, is being remanded for further examination and analysis.,The claim for vitiligo and skin rashes, claimed as secondary to exposure to herbicide agents, is being remanded for further examination and analysis.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of Parkinson's disease, prostate cancer, and skin cancer due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran is granted SMC at the 'l' rate for PTSD and SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o) due to his need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied due to lack of evidence supporting the claimed in-service stressor. The claims for secondary service connection for degenerative arthritis and direct service connection for DM and Parkinson's disease were also denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson’s disease and ischemic heart disease, finding that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides while stationed at RTAFBs in Thailand. The cause of death is also considered due to these conditions.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits were granted effective September 24, 2014. The Board found that the criteria for an earlier effective date than this date have not been met.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for anxiety and remanded his claims for Parkinson's disease and acquired psychiatric disorder due to exposure in Korea. The Veteran is also requested to provide more specific information regarding incidents that occurred during service, including proximity to enemy fire and escorting dead bodies.

Service connection is granted for prostate cancer, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease / coronary artery disease (claimed as heart condition), and Parkinson's disease on the basis of presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service.,The Veteran served in Thailand with duties near the perimeter of Korat RTAFB where he was exposed to herbicide agents. His conditions are considered presumptively related to this exposure.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is granted as service-connected due to exposure to herbicide agents while stationed at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's Parkinson’s disease is related to exposure to herbicides and contaminants at Wurtsmith Air Force Base during service.

The Board dismissed all issues in the Veteran's appeal due to his withdrawal of the appeals for all issues at the BVA.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and Parkinson's disease due to a lack of evidence establishing a link between his current conditions and military service. The Veteran will be given an opportunity to provide information about chemicals he was exposed to during service, as well as medical records from private providers. A VA examination will also be scheduled.