Parkinson's disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus, type II with erectile dysfunction was denied as the evidence did not show that his condition required more than one daily insulin injection and regulation of activities. The claim for SMC based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status was also denied due to lack of evidence showing he needed regular assistance.

The Board has decided that additional evidence should be reviewed by the AOJ to determine if it supports a claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease, including as being due to herbicide exposure. The Veteran was given an opportunity to waive initial AOJ consideration of this evidence but declined.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for prostate cancer, Parkinson’s disease, and erectile dysfunction due to exposure to Agent Orange. Further development is needed to determine if the Veteran was exposed to Agent Orange while serving aboard Navy vessels in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's neurological disorders, including Parkinson’s Disease.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for skin cancer and Parkinson’s Disease due to radiation exposure. Additional development is needed, including obtaining a radiation dose assessment from DTRA and medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new evidence received, and also requested additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's conditions and his presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Veteran was granted service connection for Parkinson's disease as due to herbicide exposure, with the presumption of exposure in the Korean DMZ.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of evidence in his service treatment records and the need for further medical examinations.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions, including prostate cancer and melanoma, are dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was received, allowing the claim to proceed. However, further development is needed due to lack of probative value regarding radiation exposure and insufficient information on Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson’s disease is being remanded due to the need for further development regarding his exposure to Agent Orange during his time at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings on Parkinson's Disease, a urinary tract infection, and diabetes mellitus type 2 were denied as there was no additional benefit due to the Veteran at the time of his death.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318, accrued benefits, and a nonservice-connected death pension due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The appeal is allowed to sever service connection for Parkinson’s disease. The effective date of the grant of service connection for Parkinson’s disease is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty about whether the Veteran has Parkinson's disease and needs a VA examination to determine this. The appeal is based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service in Vietnam.

The Veteran was granted service connection for Parkinson's Disease, which is presumed to be related to herbicide agent exposure during his time on a Royal Thai Air Force Base. The Board found that the Veteran's statements and buddy statements were credible enough to concede he served near or on the perimeter of U-Tapao Air Base.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for Parkinson's disease and Multiple System Atrophy due to herbicide exposure. Additional evidence is needed, including treatment records from the Mayo Clinic and VA medical center, as well as an addendum opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran’s Multiple System Atrophy.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson’s disease was received on May 3, 2011. The Board granted the effective date of May 3, 2011, but no earlier.

The Veteran's Parkinson's like syndrome/ neurological disorder is rated at a minimum of 30 percent, and the Board has granted an additional rating to bring it up to 40 percent for right upper extremity tremors.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Parkinson's Disease and left ear hearing loss were denied, but the decision on the former was final. The claim for left ear hearing loss had its service connection restored due to improper severance of service connection.