Parkinson's disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and Parkinson's disease is remanded due to the need for additional verification of herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, hairy-cell leukemia, and Parkinson's disease are granted service connection due to exposure to TCE and TCA during his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure during service at the U-Tapao RTAFB in Thailand.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression, dementia, and sleep disturbances from Parkinson's disease has been granted a 70 percent rating since July 19, 2018.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating are being remanded due to the failure to attend VA examinations. The respiratory disability claim is related to Pulmonary Hypertension, which may be aggravated by Wolff Parkinson White syndrome. The left ulna and radius fracture residuals need further examination.

The Board denied service connection for body cramps, diabetes mellitus, and Parkinson's disease due to lack of current diagnoses in the Veteran's VA medical records.

The Veteran's service connection claim for diabetes is reopened and granted. The claim for a neural disorder other than neuropathy of all four extremities, to include Parkinson's disease, is denied.

The Board denied service connection for Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome, finding that it is a congenital defect not aggravated by service.

The Veteran's stooped posture is rated at 20 percent, and the claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent is denied. The Veteran is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's emergency transportation and treatment at a private facility were necessary due to his stroke, which was related to diabetes. The decision is granted as payment or reimbursement for unauthorized services provided.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease and cause of death due to the Veteran's exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. The evidence supports a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease prior to the Veteran's death, which is considered presumptively related to his exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for CLL and Parkinson's disease due to herbicide exposure in Thailand, effective from the date of enactment of the PACT Act. Service connection for prostate disability is remanded as there are insufficient medical records to determine its etiology.

The Veteran was granted service connection for Parkinson's Disease due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Guam, as provided by the PACT Act.

The Board has remanded several issues, including service connection claims and increased evaluation requests for various disabilities. The Veteran's appeal remains pending.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease and the cause of death under the PACT Act due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Thailand. The Veteran had a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease that is presumed related to his in-service herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has denied service connection for cervical spine condition, right knee condition, left wrist condition, right shoulder condition, and left shoulder condition. The Veteran's other conditions have been rated based on their current severity.

The Board denied service connection for Parkinson's disease and right CTS, finding that the evidence did not support a direct link to service or any presumptive exposure. The appeal was remanded for further development regarding right CTS.

The Board has granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and Parkinson's disease due to herbicide exposure in Thailand. The effective date is not specified as the decision is based on a presumption of exposure.

The Board denied service connection for Parkinson's disease and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service or Agent Orange exposure.

The appeal for service connection of coronary artery disease (CAD) is dismissed. The Board has remanded the claim for a neurological disability, to include Parkinson's disease and essential tremor.