The Veteran's Parkinsonism with right upper extremity bradykinesia, tremors, and muscle rigidity with diabetic radiculopathy was rated at 40 percent. The Veteran's right leg bradykinesia with balance impairment was granted a 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating as Parkinsonism with right upper extremity bradykinesia, tremors, and muscle rigidity with diabetic radiculopathy warranted a 40 percent rating based on moderate incomplete paralysis of all radicular groups. The Veteran's right leg bradykinesia with balance impairment was rated at 10 percent as it met the criteria for moderate symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Parkinsonism, Peripheral Neuropathy (right upper extremity)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 17, 2026
- Citation
- A26023720
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for Parkinsonism, finding that the Veteran's condition is related to his military service. The decision resolves all doubts in favor of the claim.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for Parkinsonism, finding that the Veteran's condition is related to his military service. The decision resolves all doubts in favor of the claim.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination. The Veteran's claim is related to his exposure at Camp Lejeune, but there are questions about whether he currently has Parkinson's Disease or Parkinsonism.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been granted, with some issues being granted through all appellate periods. The RO has also confirmed the evaluations and effective dates from previous decisions.
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