The Board denied earlier effective dates for the grant of service connection for various Parkinson's disease residuals, except for speech changes and constipation which were granted an effective date of July 3, 2019. SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance was also granted.
The deciding factor: The claimant did not file a formal or informal claim prior to July 3, 2019, and VA's receipt of medical records does not establish an intent to seek service connection for Parkinson's disease. The effective date is based on the date of receipt of the initial claim.
- Claimed conditions
- Parkinson's disease with left upper extremity tremor, right side loss of automatic movements associated with Parkinson's disease, left side loss of automatic movements associated with Parkinson's disease, right side stooped posture 11th cranial nerve associated with Parkinson's disease, left side stooped posture 11th cranial nerve associated with Parkinson's disease, urinary incontinence associated with Parkinson's disease, right lower extremity muscle rigidity and stiffness associated with Parkinson's disease, left lower extremity muscle rigidity and stiffness associated with Parkinson's disease, loss of sense of smell associated with Parkinson's disease, sleep disturbances associated with Parkinson's disease, difficulty chewing/swallowing associated with Parkinson's disease, right upper extremity tremor associated with Parkinson's disease, erectile dysfunction associated with Parkinson's disease, balance impairment, bradykinesia, and slowed motion associated with Parkinson's disease, speech changes associated with Parkinson's disease, constipation associated with Parkinson's disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25027943
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- Partly granted
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- Partly granted
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- Denied
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