Parkinson's disease Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury and Parkinsonism due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's initial 30 percent rating for Parkinson's disease is being remanded due to a duty-to-assist error. Additional information on the severity of his service-connected condition and its complications needs to be obtained.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for Parkinson's disease, SMC based on aid and attendance of another person or housebound status, and TDIU prior to March 7, 2018 due to inadequacies in the previous medical opinions. The claims are now pending for further review.

Service connection for Parkinson's disease is granted as presumptively related to herbicide exposure in Guam.,Service connection for degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine, secondary to service-connected Parkinson's disease, is granted.

The Board has granted an effective date of September 24, 2007 for the grant of service connection for a heart disability (coronary artery disease/CHF). The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied service connection for Parkinson's disease and diabetes mellitus, type II as the evidence did not show exposure to herbicide agents during service or a link between these conditions and service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, MGUS, and prostate cancer. Service connection is remanded for thyroid disorder, multiple sclerosis (MS), neurological disorder claimed as Parkinson's disease, GERD, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral hand arthritis.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and unclear dates of service at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran's prostate cancer, COPD, multiple myeloma, Parkinson's disease, and right ankle condition are all being reviewed for potential secondary service connection.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested withdrawal of her appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, Parkinson's Disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hypertension, and diabetes mellitus due to incomplete VA treatment records and insufficient opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for further investigation regarding potential exposure to herbicides during service, specifically while serving aboard the USS Iwo Jima or USS Okinawa in 1967 and 1968. The Veteran's claims for Parkinson's disease, diabetes, and peripheral neuropathy will be reconsidered based on this new information.

The Board granted service connection for prostate cancer as secondary to service-connected prostatitis, but denied claims for Parkinson's disease and diabetes mellitus type II based on herbicide agent exposure and/or radiation exposure. The claim for hernia and its residuals was remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeal as there is no longer a case or controversy to resolve regarding service connection for Parkinson's disease.

The Board denied service connection for hypothyroidism and Parkinsonism, finding no evidence of exposure to herbicide agents during service and insufficient evidence linking the conditions to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran requires personal care services due to his Parkinson's disease, which necessitates supervision and protection. The PCAFC benefits are granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's in-service exposure to herbicide agents and the presence of a current neurological disorder, specifically Parkinson's Disease and restless leg syndrome. The Veteran is requested to provide additional information or evidence to support his claims.

The Board has determined that there are insufficient records to make a determination on the service connection claims for various disabilities. The Veteran's exposure history and prior service need further clarification, as well as additional medical opinions regarding peripheral artery disease and neuropathy.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been submitted to warrant readjudication of the Veteran's claims for service connection for Parkinson's disease, peripheral neuropathy of the legs, loss of bladder control, and dizziness. The case is REMANDED for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates have been dismissed due to his death. No service connection was established or denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for various conditions as they are related to a deceased appellant.