Parkinson's disease Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for heart disability, hypertension, and Parkinson's disease due to lack of information regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents. The claim for bilateral hearing loss disability remains denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to additional development being necessary. The other issues have been denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson’s disease has been granted.,Service connection for residuals of concussion (concussion residuals) remains denied as new and material evidence was not received.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for uncontrolled tremors and Parkinson’s Disease, finding that there is no evidence to support a causal relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran is granted special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance from January 1, 2014 to August 13, 2014. The decision is based on his diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and related physical impairments.

The Veteran's cause of death is remanded due to uncertainty regarding the nature and etiology of his neurological disabilities, including Parkinson's disease. The Board requests additional medical opinions to determine if these conditions are related to military service or exposure to herbicidal agents.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson’s disease, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are most consistent with this condition and resolving any doubt in his favor. The disability is presumed to be related to herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran's Parkinson's Dementia has necessitated the need for aid and attendance, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for Parkinson’s disease and acquired psychiatric disability due to potential exposure to herbicide agents in Subic Bay, Philippines. The Veteran was stationed on the USS Butte from October 1972 to May 1973, which visited Subic Bay during this time frame. However, no concrete evidence of herbicide agent exposure has been found. The Board also notes that a VA examination is needed to determine if any current psychiatric disorders are related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected bipolar disorder is granted at a 100% rating effective January 30, 2017. Service connection for Parkinsonism and hypertension are also granted, with the former being secondary to bipolar disorder.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for Parkinson's disease was dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal prior to a decision. The claim of service connection for asbestosis is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records review. The issues of increased rating for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for headache disability, and neurological disability (to include Parkinson's disease) are being returned to the Board.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss disability has been reopened and granted, while the claims for left ear hearing loss disability and tinnitus have also been granted.,Service connection was denied for Parkinson’s Disease with balance impairment. The Veteran is now receiving a 10% rating for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for his service-connected Parkinson’s disease is remanded due to the failure to schedule and conduct a VA examination. The issue will be reconsidered after scheduling another examination.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease and related symptoms are being remanded for additional examinations to determine their current severity.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development regarding the appellant's contention that the Veteran was exposed to chemicals other than tactical herbicides during service, which may be related to the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, Parkinson’s disease, and other conditions, preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment due to his education and occupational experience.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to incomplete medical opinions. The Veteran's Parkinson’s disease, hypertension, heart disorder, arthritis, and esophagus disorder are being reviewed again to determine if they are related to service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides and his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, which may be related to his Parkinson's disease.

The Veteran's cause of death was attributed to Parkinson's disease, which is presumed to be related to his in-service herbicide exposure. Service connection for both Parkinson's disease and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy has been granted as they are considered presumptive due to the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange during service.