Parkinson's disease decisions — 2020

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding service connection for dementia, low back disability, an aneurysm, Parkinson's disease, and PTSD. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was granted.

The Veteran's bradykinesia of the left upper extremity due to Parkinson’s disease is rated at 60 percent from November 3, 2016 to January 25, 2018.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including Parkinson’s disease and related disorders, render him in need of regular aid and attendance. The Board granted his claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease due to herbicide agent exposure, finding that there is no current diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and thus not meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and incomplete medical records. The Veteran's conditions are related to his military service, but further development is needed to establish this relationship.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and cervical spine disorder were denied due to lack of current diagnoses. The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran’s WPW syndrome to service, as it was pre-existing and not aggravated by service.,The Veteran's lumbar spine, left knee, migraines, gastrointestinal disorders (IBS and GERD), and right foot plantar warts claims were all remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for Parkinson’s disease, seizures associated with Parkinson's disease, and right internal carotid artery blockage due to head injury. The VA is directed to obtain all outstanding treatment records and schedule appropriate examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for skin cancer and Parkinson's disease with thalamotomy for right-sided tremor, finding insufficient evidence to support a grant of presumptive service connection due to exposure to ionizing radiation or ultraviolet light during military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents while serving at U-Tapao RTAFB and finds that his Parkinson's disease is presumed to be due to this exposure. As such, service connection for Parkinson's disease is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson’s disease, including as due to herbicide agent exposure (Agent Orange), is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for Parkinson’s disease and prostate cancer due to potential exposure to herbicides (Agent Orange) and radiation during military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate compliance with its previous directives. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is being reviewed for secondary service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination and a duty-to-assist error. The Veteran's Parkinson's disease claim will be reconsidered with a new examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Parkinson's disease, diabetes mellitus, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are all denied. The Board found that the current conditions do not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection due to exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Parkinson's disease is related to his exposure to toxic chemicals, including TCE, during service. The decision grants service connection for this condition.