Parkinson's disease Board decisions

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and evaluation, including a specialized examination to determine if the Veteran's Parkinson's disease is related to toxic exposure during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Parkinson's disease, an acquired psychiatric disorder (likely PTSD), and a low back disability are being remanded due to incomplete development.,The Board notes that the RO did not substantially comply with prior remand directives regarding verification of chemical exposures and stressor allegations.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for additional accrued benefits, finding that she was not entitled to reimbursement as her relationship with the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a child or fiduciary. The Board also found that the in-home care expenses were reimbursed by the Veteran and thus could not be considered as paid out of her own funds.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides near the DMZ in Korea during his active duty.

The Board has remanded four issues related to the Veteran's Parkinson's Disease, including ratings for various extremity dyskinesias. The Veteran and his attorney are requested to provide specific information about which VA examiners' CVs they seek.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient information regarding his exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and initial ratings for various knee, hip, and spine disabilities have been dismissed due to his request to withdraw the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected WPW syndrome may have worsened since his last examination, and a remand is needed to assess its current severity.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development due to the receipt of new evidence. The issues include ratings for various Parkinson's disease symptoms and urinary problems.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for Parkinson's disease, diabetes mellitus, and coronary artery disease was granted due to the timely submission of a VA Form 9 on August 28, 2018.

The Board has dismissed the claim of entitlement to Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) prior to April 21, 2020, as it is now properly being adjudicated under the provisions of the Appeals Modernization Act.

The Board has remanded the claims for cervical and lumbar spine disorders, tremor disorder, and psychiatric disorders to include PTSD, MDD, and GAD due to their secondary nature to service-connected traumatic brain injury (TBI).

The Board denied service connection for Parkinson's disease due to herbicide exposure, but granted service connection for GERD secondary to a pre-existing hiatal hernia.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's-like disorder as a manifestation of an undiagnosed illness, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are similar to Parkinsonism and likely related to his military service.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease due to new and material evidence, but has remanded the claims for service connection for a back condition and depression due to insufficient medical opinions. The Veteran was struck by a model airplane/drone in his mid-back during service.

The Board denied service connection for Parkinson's disease and hypertension, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board denied service connection for Parkinson's disease and progressive supranuclear palsy, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient clarification of whether the Veteran's Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome is a congenital defect or disease, and for substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's heart disorder, including Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. A new examination is required to provide a clear and definitive opinion on whether service connection can be established.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and rating increases was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.