Parkinson's disease Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, Parkinsonism, and PTSD, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from June 18, 2013 to January 3, 2017. As the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether he can secure such employment, his claim for TDIU in this period is granted.

The Veteran did not file a claim for Parkinson's disease or ischemic heart disease prior to his death, and no retroactive benefits are available under VA regulations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that there was no credible evidence of herbicide agent exposure in service and concluding that the Veteran's claimed disability is not related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that there was not sufficient evidence to support a link between his condition and his military service or any service-connected disabilities. The Board also found no evidence of herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding his respiratory disorder, upper extremity disabilities, and Parkinson's disease. The Board will consider the service connection claims on a new examination.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including those for Parkinson's disease (now characterized as essential tremor), diabetes mellitus, and other disabilities. The appeal is being returned to the RO for further review of new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further development and examination, including obtaining VA treatment records and private treatment records. The AOJ must schedule a VA aid and attendance examination to determine if his service-connected disabilities render him in the regular need of aid and attendance.

The Board denied service connection for Major Depressive Disorder, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Parkinson's Disease as there was no evidence of an in-service event or injury that could be linked to these conditions.,There were no service records showing any complaints, treatment, or diagnoses related to the claimed conditions. The Veteran did not provide credible testimony regarding in-service stressors for Major Depressive Disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and a need for an addendum VA opinion regarding service connection for Parkinson's disease.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's Disease on a presumptive basis due to presumed herbicide exposure during active duty in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is dismissed because he is already receiving a 100% rating for prostate cancer and SMC at the housebound rate, which moots his need for TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome and hypertension, but has remanded both issues due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran is presumed to have entered service with a pre-existing heart condition (Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome), which may or may not be aggravated by in-service symptoms such as sleep deprivation and physical training. The Board also requested an examination to determine the etiology of hypertension.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for ratings in excess of the currently assigned 30 percent, 20 percent, and 10 percent ratings for his Parkinson's disease-related conditions. The appeal also included a claim for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma which resulted in a 10 percent rating being granted.

The Veteran's TDIU and SMP claims are dismissed as his Parkinson's disease and related conditions have resulted in a 100% schedular rating, which is greater than the benefit of an SMP.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease and related symptoms have been found to be sufficient for a TDIU, which has been granted. Additionally, the Veteran is entitled to SMC due to his PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease is remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his claimed exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The appeals for hearing loss, arthritis, and Parkinson's disease have been dismissed due to the appellant's death. The appeal seeking an earlier effective date for service connection has also been dismissed.

The Veteran's spouse withdrew the appeal for Parkinson's disease, and the Board has dismissed it.

The appeal is remanded for further development regarding service connection for Parkinson's disease and DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318.