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The Veteran's Parkinson's disease with dementia is granted service connection, and he is also awarded special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The deciding factor: The VA medical opinion established a link between the Veteran's service-connected Parkinson's disease and his current diagnosis of Parkinson's disease with dementia due to exposure to Trichloroethylene (TCE) during military service. The Veteran is also in need of regular aid and assistance due to his condition, which was confirmed by a VA examination.

Claimed conditions
Parkinson's disease, dementia
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
50%
Decision date
November 9, 2021
Citation
A21018063

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