The Board denied service connection for Parkinson's disease, parkinsonism, and peripheral neuropathy in the upper and lower extremities as there was no evidence of exposure to herbicide agents during active service or sufficient evidence linking these conditions to service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's assertions of exposure were not credible given VA's confirmation that such exposure occurred after his service period. Additionally, the necessary presumptions for service connection based on presumed exposure and direct causation were not met.
- Claimed conditions
- Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism, Peripheral neuropathy in the right upper extremity, Peripheral neuropathy in the left upper extremity, Peripheral neuropathy in the right lower extremity, Peripheral neuropathy in the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25026711
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy in all extremities due to a need for additional medical evidence and examination.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence regarding its relation to herbicide exposure during service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient VA addendum opinions regarding service connection for peripheral neuropathy in the upper and lower extremities, including as due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to maintain substantially gainful employment since June 1, 2021. The Board granted a TDIU based on the combined effect of all his service-connected conditions.
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