The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for financial assistance for automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment, as none of his conditions qualify under the specific provisions set forth in the regulations.
The deciding factor: The Veteran does not have loss or permanent loss of use of a hand or foot, severe burn injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ankylosis of a knee or hip, which are required for eligibility under the relevant VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease, posttraumatic stress disorder, abcess and fistula, mild balance impairment associated with Parkinson's disease, moderate tremor of the right upper extremity associated with Parkinson's disease, urinary problems associated with Parkinson's disease, moderate left upper extremity tremor associated with Parkinson's disease, mild tremor, mild muscle rigidity and stiffness, and moderate bradykinesia or slowed motion of the right lower extremity associated with Parkinson's disease, mild muscle rigidity and stiffness, and moderate bradykinesia or slowed motion of the left lower extremity associated with Parkinson's disease, tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 9, 2026
- Citation
- A26020666
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected coronary artery disease, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity of his condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, arthritis, and memory loss. The decision found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The issues of foot disability and cardiovascular disorder are remanded for additional development.
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