Parkinson's disease Board decisions

The Veteran was granted service connection for Parkinson's disease and its associated conditions, including weakness of the lower and upper extremities as well as impairment of cranial nerves. The effective date is set at May 24, 2018.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for Parkinsonism and diabetes mellitus due to exposure to herbicide agents and/or chemical or environmental toxins. The RO must verify the Veteran's claimed exposures, obtain his service treatment records from October 2, 1959 to September 30, 1964, and provide a new VA medical opinion addressing the etiology of his Parkinsonism and PSP.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for various Parkinson's disease residuals were denied. The highest possible rating of 30 percent was assigned for irritable bowel syndrome, and the Veteran is already receiving that maximum rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient STRs and a need for an addendum medical opinion regarding the Veteran's service connection claims, particularly those related to exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tremors (claimed as suspected Parkinson's disease) is denied because there is no evidence of a current disability, and the condition did not manifest within one year of service discharge. The Board found that the Veteran was diagnosed with essential tremor in 2012, which is not related to his active duty.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for low back disability is denied because there is no evidence of a chronic low back disability during or immediately after service, and the condition did not manifest within one year of service discharge. The Board found that the current diagnosis of degenerative disc disease is more likely related to his occupation as a mail handler.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease and left knee degenerative joint disease have been granted service connection. However, the rating for his lumbosacral strain with arthritis remains at 40 percent.

The Veteran's initial ratings for right and left lower extremity femoral nerve neuropathy associated with Parkinson's disease have been denied.,The Veteran's initial ratings for Parkinson's disease with bradykinesia or slowed motion, balance impairment, muscle rigidity, stiffness, and tremors of the right and left lower extremities remain pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Parkinson's disease and diabetes mellitus type II are granted based on the PACT Act presumption of exposure to herbicides in Guam. The claims for left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are remanded due to potential Vietnam service.

The Veteran died during the appeal process, and as a result, the claim for service connection for essential tremors (claimed as Parkinson's disease) is dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms prior to April 23, 2021 were productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The Board granted a rating of 50 percent for this period.

The Veteran's hypertension, ischemic heart disease, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type II, and Parkinson's disease are all granted as service-connected due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam.,Special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance is also granted.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is granted as service-connected due to exposure to herbicide agents during his time at Fort Meehke, Maryland.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for tremors and gastrointestinal disorder due to additional development being necessary. The Veteran is presumed exposed to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam, which may allow for presumptive service connection for parkinsonism.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a headache disorder, cognitive decline, cervical spine disability, and left upper extremity radiculopathy are granted. However, his claim for bilateral eye disorders is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal regarding service connection for various conditions was dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals.,The Veteran is granted service connection for sleep apnea, which is etiologically related to his service-connected Parkinson's disease.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment prior to September 16, 2019. As a result, the claim for TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is granted as service-connected due to exposure to toxic chemicals during his time in service.,The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected based on exposure to toxic chemicals during his time in service.,The Veteran's restless leg syndrome, secondary to Parkinson's disease, is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction, secondary to prostate cancer, is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted as service-connected due to exposure to toxic chemicals during his time in service.,The Veteran's urinary tract condition is granted as service-connected based on exposure to toxic chemicals during his time in service.,The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is granted as service-connected based on exposure to toxic chemicals during his time in service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and clarification of the etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities. The issues include service connection for neurological, genitourinary, and skin conditions.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is granted as service connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents, specifically Agent Orange, during his service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia is denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or in-service incurrence.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for seizure disability is denied as the onset was not during active duty and is less likely related to service.,Service connection for Parkinson's disease is granted, with an effective date prior to May 23, 2018.