Parkinson's disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claim of service connection for Parkinson's disease, now claimed as hand tremors, is granted due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange during his military service at Eglin AFB. The Board found reasonable evidence that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides and thus established a presumption of service connection.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease and emphysema/COPD are being remanded for additional development to determine their etiology, including whether they were caused by herbicide agent exposure or if the Parkinson's disease affected vital organs.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete opinions and need for additional development. The issues include psychiatric disorders, obstructive sleep apnea, hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, Parkinson's disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, and peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including Parkinson's disease and its complications, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment for which his education and occupational experience would otherwise qualify.

The Board has determined that there was not substantial compliance with the November 2018 remand directives and finds a remand is necessary to ensure due process is followed and there is a complete record upon which to decide the Veteran's claim so that he is afforded every possible consideration.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities necessitate the need for regular aid and attendance, resulting in a grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on this requirement. Additionally, he is eligible for financial assistance to purchase an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment due to his condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty about whether the Veteran served in the territorial sea of Vietnam, and also requested private treatment records for Parkinson's disease.

The Board has remanded the claims for Parkinson's Disease, Ischemic Heart Disease, Prostate Cancer, Erectile Dysfunction, Hypertension, and Scars due to incomplete information regarding the Veteran's service in Vietnam. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other issues.

The Board has granted service connection for a right shoulder disorder, but remanded the claims for service connection of other conditions including a right hand disorder, right foot disorder, right hip disorder, and low back disorder due to in-service injuries.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and Parkinson's disease have been granted due to exposure to herbicide agents during his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease has been granted. The Board also remanded the issue of special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's death was caused by a service-connected traumatic brain injury, which contributed to the development of normal pressure hydrocephalus. The VA medical treatment provided did not meet the criteria for denial under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for COPD, Parkinson's disease, and restless leg syndrome of both lower extremities due to new evidence submitted since previous decisions. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for an addendum medical opinion considering his exposure to jet fuel and diesel exhaust.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for Parkinson's disease, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and urinary incontinence due to herbicide agent exposure at Fort Drum. The decision is pending further development.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal before the Board, leaving no issues for consideration.

The Board has determined that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during service, and therefore grants service connection for Parkinson's disease, Parkinsonism, and Parkinson-like syndrome due to such exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty regarding herbicide agent exposure while serving on board the USS Roosevelt, CVA-42. The deck logs confirm the vessel was in official Vietnamese waters during relevant periods.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that there is no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides or other factors linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease, now characterized as essential tremor. Effective dates have been set for various claims and ratings related to diabetes mellitus, type 2, hypertension, gout, and diabetic nephropathy.