Parkinson's disease Board decisions

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the maximum rate for loss of use of both feet, effective August 1, 2009. He also meets criteria for SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o) and § 1114(r)(1).

The Board has decided that a remand is necessary to determine the etiology of the Veteran's Parkinson's disease, including whether it is related to service exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease (for treatment purposes only under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 17) based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service in the Republic of Vietnam, and remanded for further consideration regarding the character of discharge.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating higher than 30 percent for Parkinson's disease and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to February 27, 2019, has been dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus contributed substantially to his death, and thus grants entitlement to service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease, and Parkinson's disease due to exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand. The RO must obtain all outstanding VA medical records, including from non-VA providers, and conduct a VA medical opinion if necessary.

The Veteran's service-connected insomnia with mood disorder associated with Parkinson's disease is granted a 50% rating, effective from September 2, 2015. A 100% rating is granted starting April 25, 2017.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease, status post myocardial infarction and Parkinson's disease, finding that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his active duty in Korea. The claim of diabetes mellitus is remanded as clarification on the current diagnosis is needed.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is also remanded for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected hepatitis B caused or aggravated his Parkinson's disease.

The Board has remanded the cases for further action due to new evidence received that raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims for PTSD, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Parkinson's Disease, and Degenerative Arthritis of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for essential tremor, Parkinson's disease, and Parkinsonism due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for Parkinson's Disease, right lower extremity disability, and left lower extremity disability due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, Parkinson's disease, bilateral hearing loss, and sleep apnea are remanded due to inadequate development of his exposure history and potential etiology.,Specifically, the Board found that there was insufficient information regarding the Veteran's alleged exposures to environmental toxins during service. The claims for service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, Parkinson's disease, bilateral hearing loss, and sleep apnea are all remanded due to this lack of development.

The Veteran's Parkinson's Disease is granted service connection, and he is also granted eligibility for financial assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease and essential tremors, finding no evidence of exposure to chemical or biological agents during service and insufficient evidence linking the conditions to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to care for his daily needs, including bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and medication management, requiring the regular aid and attendance of another person.,The Board finds that there is sufficient evidence of a need for aid and attendance that meet some of the required criteria and not all must be met to warrant the benefit. The Veteran's spouse also requires aid and attendance due to her disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for Parkinson's disease and bilateral peripheral neuropathy due to service connection issues, including a need for updated medical records and examinations.

The Board has remanded the case for an adequate VA examination to address whether the Veteran's service-connected conditions contributed to his death and if so, how. The examiner must consider various medical records and opinions in forming their conclusions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that there was no evidence of a relationship between the condition and his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for loss of memory and concentration, as well as Parkinson's disease, have been granted. The decision is based on the Veteran's exposure to organic solvents during his military service.