Parkinson's disease decisions — 2010

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tremors of the upper extremities, later diagnosed as Parkinson's disease or olivopontocerebellar degeneration, is being remanded due to incomplete records and a need for further examination.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.

The Board has requested a medical specialist opinion and remanded the case for further consideration. The Veteran's claim remains pending as it is not yet decided.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if Parkinson's disease is related to service and/or exposure to chemical warfare agents in 1991.

The Board found that the Veteran's Parkinson's disease was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is found to be related to his service in Vietnam, specifically his exposure to Agent Orange. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome with mitral valve prolapse. The appeals were based on a lack of medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's cervical and laryngeal dystonia with tremors causing Parkinson-like syndrome is related to exposure to toxins in service, specifically during the Gulf War.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for Parkinson's disease, which was related to herbicide exposure, has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 30% rating, effective from January 20, 2005. The case is pending for the determination of whether he should be awarded TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to scheduling issues and will handle any additional development or other appropriate actions expeditiously.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The right knee disorder was found to be related to his service-connected left knee disorder, but the lumbar spine disorder and peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity are not considered service connected. Service connection for Parkinson's disease due to in-service herbicide exposure is also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected WPW syndrome did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to December 15, 2008.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination reports and a need for clarification regarding the impact of the Veteran's service-connected shoulder disabilities on his daily activities. The claim will be reviewed after additional development.