Parkinson's disease Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease due to Agent Orange exposure, given the Veteran's presumed exposure during his service in Vietnam.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of various conditions due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Parkinson's disease and an initial rating higher than 70 percent for PTSD have been denied. The Board found insufficient evidence to support the presence of a current diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, and concluded that the Veteran's PTSD did not meet the criteria for a higher initial rating.

The Veteran's death was caused by hepatitis, which is a service-connected condition. Therefore, the Board has granted service connection for the cause of death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for various conditions, including back condition, sinus condition, hearing loss, tinnitus, coronary artery disease, Parkinson's disease with right upper extremity weakness, and PTSD. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's Disease due to exposure to herbicide agents during the Veteran's service in Thailand, finding that his duties placed him near the perimeter of Udorn Air Force Base and he was exposed to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is granted service connection, but the claim for bilateral upper extremity tremors and numbness (secondary to his service-connected Parkinson's disease) is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected Parkinson's Disease and its associated conditions are not rated higher than the current assigned rating.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for financial assistance for an automobile and adaptive equipment, or adaptive equipment only.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, and Parkinson's disease due to herbicide exposure. The evidence did not support a finding of herbicide exposure during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to a lack of VA medical records and an incomplete verification of in-service herbicide exposure. The Veteran is seeking service connection for various diabetes-related conditions, including diabetic retinopathy, hypertension, Parkinson’s disease, and neuropathy.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson’s disease, previously claimed as due to exposure to chemicals and engine fuel during service, is remanded. The Board requests additional medical evidence and a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient discussion of whether vascular Parkinsonism is related to herbicide exposure, and a new medical opinion is needed.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral shoulder strains do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance or housebound due to his other nonservice-connected conditions, such as dementia and Parkinson's disease.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to locate the Veteran's service treatment records and provide proper notice. The claims for service connection are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions. The issues include digestive disorders, Parkinson's disease, and an acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's essential tremors are being evaluated in relation to exposure to Agent Orange and contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, as well as his service-connected ischemic heart disease.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected, with the Board finding that his exposure to loud noises in service likely caused his current condition.,Service connection for Parkinson's Disease was denied due to lack of evidence showing a relationship between the disease and service. The Veteran's service in Korea predated the presumed period for herbicide exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that the Veteran's exposure to lead and PCBs during military service is at least as likely as not related to his development of the condition.