Parkinson's disease Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for Parkinson's disease as there was no evidence of onset or continuity of symptoms during or immediately after service, and the condition did not manifest to a compensable degree within one year of separation. The Veteran's assertions regarding herbicide exposure were not supported by credible evidence.

The Veteran's Parkinson’s disease is granted as service connected, with the Board finding that it is related to his military service and resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is denied as there was no exposure to herbicide agents during his service and the condition may not be presumed to have been incurred during such service.

The Board denied service connection for tremors and an acquired psychiatric disorder to include bipolar disease, finding no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board has remanded several issues, including the increased ratings for Parkinson's disease and TDIU. The effective date of service connection for Parkinson’s disease is also under review.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including a new examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease and ischemic heart disease, both of which are presumed to be related to herbicide exposure during the Vietnam Era.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for loss of both eye lenses, loss of one lung, prostate cancer as a result of exposure to ionizing radiation, and Parkinson's disease have all been denied.,There is no evidence linking any of these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his military service in Thailand. The cause of the Veteran's death, which was also Parkinson's disease, is also service-connected under the presumptive provisions.

The Veteran's service connection claim for Parkinson’s disease is granted due to exposure to herbicide agents during his active duty in the Gulf of Tonkin, Vietnam. The Board found reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran and concluded that he was exposed to herbicide agents, leading to a grant of service connection.

The Board has denied service connection for Parkinson's disease and Type 2 diabetes mellitus as these conditions were not shown to be related to the Veteran's military service. The claim of service connection for meningioma is REMANDED due to outstanding medical records.

The Veteran's PTSD, right ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and headaches are all found to be related to his service. The Veteran is granted service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease was denied as there is no evidence of the condition during service or post-service, and it is not presumed due to exposure to herbicides.,The Veteran's TDIU claim was granted based on his combined rating of 90% and his need for assistance with daily activities.

The Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during service in Thailand and has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Service connection is granted based on presumed exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's Parkinson’s disease is denied as not related to service, and the claim for TDIU is also denied due to lack of evidence showing unemployability from his service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hand tremors and Parkinson's disease, as well as peripheral neuropathy, all presumed to be due to herbicide exposure. Service connection for a liver condition is not addressed in this decision.

The Board denied reopening the claims for hypertension and diabetes mellitus due to lack of new and material evidence. The claim for Parkinson's disease was also denied as there is no service connection based on presumptive exposure to herbicide agents, and the Veteran did not have service in Vietnam or any qualifying service.

The Board has determined that the appellant is not entitled to accrued benefits in an amount higher than $11,988.00 due to the Veteran's death and her inability to manage VA benefits.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for various conditions, but denied them on the merits.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for all issues related to service connection, including ischemic heart disease, hypertension, shoulder disability, prostate disability, residuals of right lower inguinal injury, eczema, bilateral foot fungus, ulcers, GERD, Parkinson's disease, and COPD.