The Board has granted service connection for atypical Parkinsonism with progressive supranuclear palsy, finding it presumptively related to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. The Veteran also qualifies for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to his condition.
The deciding factor: The National Academy of Sciences found that progressive supranuclear palsy could be presumed service-connected if linked to herbicide exposure, which is established as a result of the Veteran's service in Vietnam. The Veteran also required regular aid and assistance from another person due to his condition.
- Claimed conditions
- atypical Parkinsonism with progressive supranuclear palsy
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- April 5, 2019
- Citation
- 19126039
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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