Parkinson's disease Board decisions

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his congenital aortic bicuspid valve was not the primary or contributory cause of his death and that his cardiovascular diseases were more likely caused by other factors.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between his conditions and his service-connected disabilities, as well as incomplete records. The Veteran will need a new VA examination to assess the severity of his Parkinson's Disease and an updated opinion on whether his obstructive sleep apnea is related to any of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for head and neck cancer, diagnosed as mammary analogue secretory carcinoma (MASC), is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between his condition and military service, including exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Board finds a VA examination necessary to address these issues.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and Parkinson's disease are granted service connection as they are presumed to be related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The bilateral eye disorder claim is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral retinopathy, erectile dysfunction, enlarged heart, respiratory disorder (obstructive sleep apnea), neurological disorder (Parkinsonism), right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are all granted as due to herbicide agent exposure under the PACT Act.,The Veteran's service connection for an enlarged heart, respiratory disorder (obstructive sleep apnea), neurological disorder (Parkinsonism), right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinsonism is being remanded due to a duty to assist error related to the alleged exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Korea.

The Veteran's ED, urinary incontinence, mental manifestations associated with Parkinson's disease, symptomatic orthostasis, left upper and right upper extremity tremor and rigidity are all granted as secondary to the service-connected condition of Parkinson's Disease.,Service connection for a left knee disability is denied.

The Board dismissed all claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining authorization for private treatment records and a medical opinion regarding his depression.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease and Parkinsonism with urinary problems, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since May 22, 2020. The Board has granted TDIU for this period but has remanded the issue of TDIU prior to May 22, 2020.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including special monthly compensation for aid and attendance or housebound, entitlement to special adapted housing, initial ratings for various conditions, TDIU, and earlier effective dates.,Additional examinations are needed to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's petition to reopen service connection for Parkinson's disease is granted. The Board finds new and material evidence sufficient to reopen the claim, but service connection remains remanded due to lack of verification of herbicide exposure.

The Board denied service connection for Parkinson's disease, ischemic heart disease, and diabetes mellitus type II as the evidence did not show a link to active service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for Parkinson's disease due to insufficient consideration of his service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War, and a need for clarification regarding the age at which he was diagnosed with Parkinson's.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding herbicide exposure at Kadena Air Base. The Veteran's widow is seeking presumed service connection for his coronary artery disease and Parkinson's disease based on alleged herbicide exposure during active duty.

The Board denied service connection for the claimed conditions as due to herbicide exposure, finding that there was no evidence of such exposure during active duty.

The Veteran's accrued benefits were denied as the appellant is not eligible to receive them due to her status as an executor of his estate, and she was already paid for last sickness and burial expenses.

The Veteran's stomach disorder, including GERD and IBS, and tremor disorder (Parkinson's disease) are being remanded for further development to determine their etiology.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and Parkinson's disease due to herbicide exposure during service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his service connection claims for Parkinson's disease and diabetes mellitus, type 2, both presumed to be caused by herbicide exposure at Udorn RTAFB in Thailand. Service connection is now established.