Parkinson's disease Board decisions

The Board dismissed the appeals for hearing loss, tinnitus, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for Parkinson's disease was denied as there is no evidence of the condition prior to May 14, 2015.

The Veteran's claim for Parkinson’s disease is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and analysis of his exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability and denied entitlement to TDIU prior to October 19, 2015. The Veteran's current disabilities include PTSD, Parkinson's Disease, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that the Veteran did not have exposure to herbicide agents and thus could not establish service connection based on Agent Orange exposure. The Veteran was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease after discharge from active duty.

The Board has denied service connection for Parkinson’s disease and remanded the issues of entitlement to a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for right and left knee disabilities, service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, service connection for right and left upper extremity neurological disabilities, and service connection for a vestibular disorder.

The Veteran's claim for ischemic heart disease, hypertension, insomnia with anger issues, sleep apnea, and gall bladder surgery has been denied. The claims for stiffness and slowness of movement and tremors (previously claimed as Parkinson’s disease) are remanded.,The Veteran's service connection claims have resulted in mixed decisions: some issues were granted while others were denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that there was no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides and insufficient medical evidence linking the current condition to active duty.

Service connection granted for Parkinson's Disease due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam.,Secondary service connection granted for Lewy body dementia related to the Veteran's Parkinson's disease.,Service connection granted for an acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD and anxiety disorder, linked to combat experiences in Vietnam.,An initial evaluation of 70 percent disability assigned for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of basal cell carcinoma, Parkinson’s disease (also claimed as neurological condition), and head injury due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for schizophrenia and PTSD has been withdrawn.,Service connection for ischemic heart disease and Parkinson's Disease is granted based on herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's SMC for aid and attendance is granted from November 27, 2013, due to his service-connected PTSD and Parkinson's disease. The Board found the evidence at least in equipoise that he required regular aid and assistance since then.

The Board has remanded the appellant's claims due to incomplete verification of his periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and inactive duty training (INACDUTRA). The case is returned to the AOJ for further consideration, including obtaining a new VA examination following completion of the verification process.

The Board has decided that the Veteran’s diabetes mellitus, type II may be related to his service-connected Parkinson's Disease and is remanding for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service incurrence or a current link between any claimed conditions and his active service.

Your claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to Parkinson's disease with right upper extremity tremor has been granted and you are already receiving the benefits.

The Board has granted service connection for Multiple System Atrophy with Parkinson-like features, finding that the condition is related to herbicide exposure in service.

The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection as they are related to noise exposure in service.,The Veteran's depression has also been granted service connection, with the opinion stating it is aggravated by his service-connected left knee disability.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, and Parkinson's disease secondary to herbicide exposure during the Veteran's active duty at U-Tapao Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The heart disorder claim is related to a surgical procedure performed during active duty, while the psychiatric disorder claim requires development of stressor verification.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disorder and nervous system disorder, including Parkinson's disease. The claims are being returned to VA for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and conducting examinations.