Remanded (sent back)
The appeal for service connection of Parkinson's disease due to exposure to herbicide agents and other toxic chemicals is remanded. The Veteran will undergo a VA examination to determine the relationship between his diagnosed Parkinson's disease, active service, and reported Toxic Exposure Risk Activities (TERAs).
The deciding factor: The Veteran has not been afforded a VA examination to determine whether the diagnosed Parkinson's disease is related to his reported TERAs.
- Claimed conditions
- Parkinson's disease
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25005413
Want to see how appeals like this one tend to go? Appeals like mine
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.