Parkinson's disease decisions — 2003

The VA denied the veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for PTSD, currently evaluated at 50 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and coronary artery disease, finding that these conditions were not incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current heart disorder, diagnosed as Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, was incurred in service and is related to his active duty. Therefore, service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's Parkinson's disease and brain tumor are not related to service, and thus denied both claims.

The Board has determined that the cause of the veteran's death was not service-connected, and there is no evidence to support a claim for Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits. The appellant did not provide sufficient evidence to establish radiation exposure or any other basis for service connection.