Parkinson's disease decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted effective July 3, 2018. The effective dates are based on the date of receipt of an intent to file a claim and not necessarily when the conditions were first experienced or diagnosed.

The Board has remanded the case for an addendum medical opinion to address whether Parkinson's disease and supranuclear ophthalmoplegia are related to exposure at Camp Lejeune, and if other neurological conditions are also related.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the increased rating of PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease, cognitive disorder, constipation, anosmia, urinary disorders, erectile dysfunction, neurological disorders of the extremities, orthostatic hypotension, and sleep disorder are all granted as related to service exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's Parkinson's disease, including its onset and relationship to service. The Veteran is seeking service connection for his diagnosed condition based on exposure to burn pits during his deployment in Iraq.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease is remanded due to a duty to assist error. The Board will obtain an adequate addendum VA opinion to address the nature and etiology of his condition, considering his lay statements and handling of chemicals during service.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of Parkinson's disease, benign essential tremors, and REM sleep behavior disorder due to a lack of evidence regarding service connection. The Veteran contends that these conditions are related to his service, specifically exposure to herbicide agents during MP training at Fort McClennan from January to May 1977. However, the Board found insufficient evidence for VA's duty to assist in verifying such exposure and remanded the case for further investigation.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder and sleep disturbance was restored to a 70 percent rating from the date of reduction. The initial 20 percent rating for Parkinson's disease with right upper extremity tremor and muscle rigidity is remanded, as well as the entitlement to TDIU.

Service connection for Parkinson's disease is granted due to exposure at Camp Lejeune, which is presumed by law.

Service connection is granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar II disorder and alcohol use disorder. Service connection is denied for Parkinson's disease.,The Veteran's service records show a history of disciplinary issues in the early part of his military service, which may be related to his current psychiatric conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease on a presumptive basis due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, finding that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and was exposed to contaminated water during his service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Parkinson's disease and prostate cancer prior to August 10, 2022 are being remanded due to the AMA (Appeals Modernization Act) which requires further development before a decision can be made.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury and Parkinsonism due to insufficient evidence in the record, specifically regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for Parkinson's disease, SMC based on aid and attendance of another person or housebound status, and TDIU prior to March 7, 2018 due to inadequacies in the previous medical opinions. The claims are now pending for further review.

The Veteran's initial 30 percent rating for Parkinson's disease is being remanded due to a duty-to-assist error. Additional information on the severity of his service-connected condition and its complications needs to be obtained.