Parkinson's disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss before May 2, 2015 and a rating higher than 40 percent since May 2, 2015.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for an increased rating for head and voice tremor due to Parkinson's disease, as well as a TDIU prior to January 12, 2012. As such, the Board dismisses these claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection for Parkinson's disease is granted, based on presumed exposure to herbicides during his service.

The Veteran was awarded a 100% disability rating for Parkinson's disease and basic eligibility to DEA benefits, both effective August 23, 2003. The Appellant's original application for DEA benefits was received by VA on May 19, 2014, which is more than one year after the initial award of benefits. Therefore, retroactive payment of DEA benefits has not been met.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome are not related to active service or any incident of service, and thus denied both claims.

The Board finds that the Veteran's service aboard the U.S.S. New in October 1967 may be considered to have occurred on the inland waterways of Vietnam, thus presuming exposure to herbicides and granting service connection for Parkinson's disease.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have service connection for Parkinson's disease as it is not related to his military service, including exposure to chemicals. The Veteran also did not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Veteran's service connection claim for Parkinson's disease or tremors, including as due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam, is denied. The Board found no evidence of a current disability and concluded that the Veteran's tremors are not related to his active duty service.

The Veteran was denied service connection for Parkinson's disease as his condition is not related to his military service, and there is no evidence of herbicide exposure during service.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicides during service is presumed and his current diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is related to this exposure.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for Parkinson's Disease and granted it on a secondary basis to exposure to environmental toxins during active duty.

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not serve in Vietnam and therefore, is not entitled to presumptive service connection for Parkinson's disease based on herbicide exposure. The claim is denied.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is likely related to his exposure to toxins while stationed at Fort Eustis Army installation, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board found that the evidence received since the February 2012 rating decision is not new and material with respect to the service-connection claim for Parkinson's disease, and thus the claim may not be reopened.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is a congenital defect and was not aggravated during service. Therefore, service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran died from end stage Parkinson's disease, a non-service-connected condition. The criteria for nonservice-connected burial benefits were not met as the Veteran was not receiving VA service-connected compensation or pension at the time of his death.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of Parkinson's disease has been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected Parkinson's disease and any manifestations.