Parkinson's disease Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, without considering non-service connected conditions, were not so severe as to render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Veteran does not have a disability rated at 100% and has not been otherwise rendered in need of regular aid and attendance based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection claim for Parkinson's disease is granted as it meets the criteria for presumptive service connection due to exposure to herbicide agents, including Agent Orange, during his military service in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have ischemic heart disease or Parkinson's disease, and therefore denied his claims for service connection.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for schizophrenia was granted. However, the Board found that there is no causal relationship between his Parkinson's disease and active service.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU rating prior to July 9, 2014 was granted as he met the schedular requirements and it was reasonably shown that his service-connected disabilities prevented him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including Parkinson's disease and related conditions, necessitate the need for regular aid and attendance of another person prior to December 11, 2014.

The Veteran's service connection claim for degenerative changes of the lumbar spine is granted. The Board finds that there is sufficient evidence to place the relevant evidence in equipoise as to whether the Veteran has a back disability related to service, and thus grants service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected condition and denied his claim for service connection for the cause of his death.

The Board found no credible evidence linking the Veteran's Parkinson's disease to his active duty service, including exposure to herbicide agents or other chemicals. The claim is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides during service and his Parkinson's disease can be presumed related to this exposure. Therefore, he is granted service connection for Parkinson's disease.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to his exposure to herbicides during service, presumptively connecting his Parkinson's disease to his in-service exposure.

The Veteran's claims for Alzheimer's disease, diabetes mellitus, sleep apnea, thyroid condition, neck pain condition, Parkinson's disease, chest pain, and left leg condition have been denied as there is no evidence of a link between these conditions and his military service.,Service connection has not been established for migraine headaches, prostatitis, degenerative changes in the left shoulder, or bilateral knee disabilities.

The Veteran is denied compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for residuals of surgical treatment at a VA Medical Center due to lack of evidence showing that the care provided by VA was careless, negligent, or lacked proper skill.

The Veteran's appeal involves claims for service connection and increased ratings related to his TBI, including sleep apnea, low back disability, pain of both upper and lower extremities (including fibromyalgia), and Parkinson's disease. The Board has ordered remand due to the need for additional medical opinions addressing secondary aggravation.

The Veteran's WPW syndrome is not service-connected as it was a congenital condition that pre-existed service. Service connection for secondary lupus due to WPW syndrome cannot be established.,Drug-induced lupus resulting from procainamide treatment during service has been found, and the Veteran is entitled to compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Veteran has effectively lost use of his lower extremities due to service-connected Parkinson's disease, and is therefore eligible for specially adapted housing. The claims for service connection for diverticulitis and an earlier effective date for Parkinson's disease have been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded both issues of service connection for Parkinson's disease and cervical dystonia due to their inextricably intertwined nature. The Veteran is required to be provided with a new VA examination to determine the etiology of his conditions, including whether they are related to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's Parkinson's Disease is presumed to have been incurred in service due to exposure to herbicide agents. The Board also granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and diabetes.

The Board found that the evidence does not support a link between the Veteran's current neurological symptoms and exposure to TCP or head injuries during service, thus denying his claim for service connection.