Parkinson's disease Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for Parkinson's disease and prostate cancer, finding that his exposure to herbicide agents during service in Thailand is presumed. The conditions are considered presumptive due to their association with herbicide agent exposure.

The Board denied the Appellant's request for earlier effective dates for various disability ratings and service connection claims related to Parkinson's disease. The effective date for the Veteran's Parkinson's disease was set at September 13, 2016, for loss of use of bilateral lower extremities, April 11, 2016, for loss of use of bilateral upper extremities, and May 11, 2015, for residuals of Parkinson's disease. The Appellant was not granted the requested earlier effective dates.

The Veteran's claims for Parkinson's disease, Type II diabetes mellitus (DM II), an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been readjudicated due to new and relevant evidence received.,Service connection has been granted for Parkinson's disease, Type II diabetes mellitus (DM II), and an acquired psychiatric disorder as due to herbicide agent exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding no evidence that it was related to his active duty service or within one year of separation.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's Disease and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The remaining issues, including those related to hand tremors, shoulder disorders, knee disorders, eye disorders, dizziness, nose bleeds, ulcers, liver disorders, gastroesophageal disorders, kidney disorders, and porphyria cutanea tarda, are remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a tremors disorder, finding that new evidence did not support readjudication and that there was no nexus between his current tremor disorder and service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits, including special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance, was granted due to his service in Vietnam and his current medical needs.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease as due to herbicide agent exposure is granted, with the issue being decided under the PACT Act.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for Parkinsonian tremors, throat disability (including strep throat), esophageal disability (including gastroesophageal reflux disease, esophageal erosions, residuals of Zenker's diverticulum, and esophageal dysmotility), right-ear hearing loss, and sleep apnea due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The Veteran was not provided with all relevant treatment records from the 1980s and his private medical providers' records are missing. Additionally, the VA examinations were inadequate in addressing the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's initial rating for insomnia disorder is granted at a 50% level, while ratings for other service-connected conditions associated with Parkinson's disease are denied.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure during service at U-Tapao Royal Thai Airforce Base. The Veteran served near the base perimeter and was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure during service at U-Tapao Royal Thai Airforce Base. The Veteran served near the base perimeter and was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

The Veteran's cause of death was not due to his active duty service, and the Board denied service connection for cause of death. The Appellant's claim for DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 was also denied as there was no evidence showing that VA treatment caused or hastened the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his Parkinson's disease and related conditions rendered him unable to secure or maintain gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected Parkinson's disease and diabetic neuropathy resulted in the functional loss of use of both hands and feet, necessitating higher levels of special monthly compensation (SMC) effective May 17, 2016.

The Veteran's eligibility for the PCAFC is remanded due to a lack of in-home assessment and caregiver training, despite his multiple service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development to obtain private treatment records and a VA examination, as well as to verify in-service herbicide exposure. The Veteran's lower back condition and Parkinson's Disease are being reviewed for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for loss of sense of smell as a residual of Parkinson's disease is denied.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU based on service-connected bronchial asthma disability prior to October 28, 2010, is also denied.

The Board denied service connection for Parkinson's disease or parkinsonism as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions and the Veteran does not have a history of such disorders during his appeal period.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease is granted due to exposure to herbicides during service in Guam, and the presumption under the PACT Act applies.