The Veteran's Parkinson's disease and diabetes mellitus, type II were granted effective September 22, 2021.,A 30 percent rating for balance impairment associated with Parkinson's disease was granted effective September 22, 2021.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service connection claims for Parkinson's disease and diabetes mellitus, type II were granted based on direct evidence of exposure to herbicide agents in Thailand. The effective date is set at the date of receipt of the claim due to the PACT Act extension.,For balance impairment associated with Parkinson's disease, the Veteran experienced dizziness and occasional staggering, which aligns with a 30 percent rating under DC 6204.
- Claimed conditions
- Parkinson's disease, diabetes mellitus, type II
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 5, 2024
- Citation
- A24080663
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