The Veteran's Parkinson's disease and related symptoms have been rated based on the severity of his conditions, with some issues denied due to lack of evidence meeting specific criteria.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's Parkinson's disease was rated under Diagnostic Code 8004, which is the only applicable code for this condition. Other ratings were assigned based on individual symptoms and their impact on daily life.
- Claimed conditions
- Parkinson's disease, urinary problems, tremors with muscle rigidity (right upper extremity), peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, balance impairment of the right lower extremity, balance impairment of the left lower extremity, loss of automatic movements (right) associated with Parkinson's disease, loss of automatic movements (left) associated with Parkinson's disease, stooped posture, dysphagia associated with Parkinson's disease, speech changes associated with Parkinson's disease, anosmia associated with Parkinson's disease, constipation associated with Parkinson's disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 24, 2023
- Citation
- 23004384
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the (o) rate and SMC at the (r)(2) rate, effective January 19, 2025. The decision finds that the Veteran's service-connected conditions warrant these awards due to his need for aid and attendance.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection of peripheral neuropathy in all four extremities, resulting in the dismissal of these claims.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection of peripheral neuropathy in all four extremities, resulting in the dismissal of these claims.
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