Parkinson's disease Board decisions

The Board has granted earlier effective dates of May 3, 2021 for the service connection of various Parkinson's disease residuals.,SMC based on housebound criteria was also granted from May 3, 2021.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease or essential tremor is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a new opinion regarding his essential tremors.

The Board has granted entitlement to TDIU with an effective date of October 13, 2021. The case is being remanded due to a duty-to-assist error in obtaining medical records from Dr. K. and M.Y., FNP.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in service connection for Parkinson's disease, specifically regarding asbestos exposure and tactical herbicide agents (PACT Act). The AOJ is instructed to verify all periods of service, assess whether the Veteran was involved in a TERA during service, and obtain an adequate medical opinion on the relationship between any identified exposures and the development of Parkinson's disease.

The Board has remanded the claims for chloracne, colon cancer, Parkinson's disease, Hodgkin's lymphoma, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy (secondary to Hodgkin's lymphoma), right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy (secondary to Hodgkin's lymphoma), left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy (secondary to Hodgkin's lymphoma treatment), and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy (secondary to Hodgkin's lymphoma treatment).,The Board has also remanded the claim for rhabdomyolysis and AML.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 40 percent for right upper extremity tremor and rigidity due to Parkinson's disease prior to January 23, 2020 was denied.,The Veteran's claim for a TDIU since January 23, 2020 is remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding service connection and exposure to herbicides. The Veteran's hearing loss is not compensably rated, and his neurological disorders are being reviewed for possible service connection.

The Board has remanded the claim due to a duty-to-assist error and needs clarification on the Veteran's diagnosis and etiology of his symptoms.

The Veteran's Parkinson's Disease is granted as presumptively related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease, coronary artery disease, prostate cancer with removal of prostate surgery residuals, and hypertension are all granted as they were due to herbicide exposure at U-Tapao RTAFB.,The Veteran's skin cancer is denied as there is no evidence linking it to service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran was granted Level 2 PCAFC benefits prior to February [REDACTED], 2023, due to his inability to self-sustain in the community and need for personal care services.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis, right and left foot peripheral neuropathy, Parkinson's disease, tinnitus, bowel disturbance, and cognitive impairment, prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board granted an earlier effective date of April 4, 2018 for the Veteran's service-connected Parkinson's disease with impairment of the right upper extremity.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for arthritis of the legs and retina myopathy have been dismissed. The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease due to herbicide exposure, but has remanded issues related to acquired psychiatric disability, dysarthria, dementia, aneurysms, COPD, and enlarged prostate.

The Board found no evidence of a relationship between the veteran's current diagnosed conditions and his military service, including exposure to contamination or toxins. Therefore, the claims for service connection were denied.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus and Parkinson's disease due to exposure to herbicides. Service connection is also granted for other trauma and stressor related disorder. Obstructive sleep apnea will be remanded as secondary to the service-connected condition.,The Veteran's claim for obstructive sleep apnea, which he contends is due to Agent Orange exposure or his service-connected psychiatric disorder, has been remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and effective dates has been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's Parkinson-like symptoms and essential tremor of the hands are being remanded for further development as they may be related to presumed herbicide exposure, but a VA examination is needed to provide an opinion on this issue.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that there is no current diagnosis of this condition in the record.

The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, Parkinson's disease, prostate cancer, and chronic kidney disease due to herbicide agent exposure are all granted.,Service connection is also granted for hypertension under the PACT Act.