Parkinson's disease decisions — 2022

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 60 percent for Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under VA regulations.

The Board has found that the Veteran's condition has worsened during the appeal period and requires an examination to assess his current severity. The matter is remanded for this purpose.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that the Veteran was exposed to diesel fuel during service and this exposure is linked to his current condition.

The Board has granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance of another. The appeals for service connection for Parkinson's disease and kidney disorder are dismissed.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease and dementia are granted service connection, with the latter being secondary to the former. The hearing loss claim is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including Parkinson's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease, rendered him unable to care for himself without regular aid and attendance from his wife.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine if the Veteran served in Vietnam or Laos, which could affect his claims for service connection. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran seeks service connection for Parkinson's disease, claiming it is related to exposure to petroleum fuel and fumes during his duties as an aircraft mechanic and crew chief. The Board finds the evidence meets a low threshold for obtaining a VA examination due to the nature of his claim. However, there are concerns about the Veteran's claimed exposure to Agent Orange at U-Tapao RTAFB in Thailand, which is not supported by SPRs. The case is REMANDED to obtain complete service personnel records and verify the Veteran's service in Thailand.

The Veteran's MSA and autonomic neuropathy are granted as secondary to his service-connected traumatic brain injury (TBI). He is also granted special monthly compensation for aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to insufficient evidence regarding his respiratory disorder, neurological disorders, upper extremity disabilities, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for Parkinson's disease and Persistent depressive disorder have been withdrawn.,Claims for neck, back, left shoulder, right shoulder, and pes planus conditions are denied as not related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further evidence regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected Parkinson's disease renders him in need of regular aid and attendance, which would affect his eligibility for higher SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents at the DMZ in Korea and that this exposure presumptively caused his condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and Parkinson's Disease due to in-service herbicide agent exposure. The remand is based on incomplete JSRRC search and a need to verify the Veteran's exposure during his time in South Korea.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents while serving near the air base perimeters of RTAFB Udorn during his active duty.