Parkinson's disease Board decisions

The Board has ordered a new examination to determine if the Veteran's tremors are related to his service, including herbicide exposure. The current opinion is inadequate and further development is required.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's claim regarding her exposure to chemicals during service, including jet fuel, and its relation to Parkinson's disease.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient clarification of the Veteran's diagnosis and relationship between Lewy body dementia and Parkinson's disease, as well as a need for an addendum opinion on whether the dementia is related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for Parkinson's disease, coronary artery disease, and diabetes mellitus due to insufficient investigation into the Veteran's reported exposure to herbicide agents during his service. The appellant's claim for nonservice-connected burial benefits is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other issues.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and providing a VA opinion regarding the Veteran's neurological disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical opinions and records.,The issues of service connection for hepatitis C, initial ratings for Parkinson's disease, and other related conditions are pending.

The Veteran was granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected Parkinson's disease, Dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. The Board found that he required regular assistance with daily activities and protection from hazards.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and an opinion regarding whether the Veteran's Parkinson's disease was related to his military service, and if so, whether it contributed substantially or materially to his death.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease, but has remanded the issue of service connection for glaucoma due to insufficient medical evidence.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is proximately due to his service-connected Parkinson's disease.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's benign essential tremors, which preexisted service and were worsened by active duty, meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's Parkinson-like symptoms are not considered to be a qualifying additional disability caused by VA medical care or treatment related to his March 2009 right ankle surgery. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding of causation.

The Veteran's Parkinson's Disease and its associated symptoms are granted as service connected, with the condition being a medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness (MUCMI).

The Board has remanded the cases of prostate cancer and Parkinson's disease due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides during service.

Service connection for Parkinson's disease and prostate cancer is granted.,The ED claim has been remanded due to unresolved issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right-hand Parkinson's disease, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his active service and the condition.

The Veteran's service-connected left side loss of automatic movements and right side loss of automatic movements are each granted a 10 percent rating. The Veteran's service-connected left upper extremity tremors are granted a 10 percent rating, but the appeal for higher ratings is denied.

The Board has dismissed all appeals due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran had Parkinson's disease for which he was granted presumptive service connection based on herbicide exposure. However, due to his receipt of military retired pay, accrued benefits were not paid to the appellant as they exceeded the amount of his retirement pay.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that the Veteran's condition is at least as likely as not related to his exposure to hazardous chemicals during active duty.