Parkinson's disease decisions — 2023

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested withdrawal of her appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for further investigation regarding potential exposure to herbicides during service, specifically while serving aboard the USS Iwo Jima or USS Okinawa in 1967 and 1968. The Veteran's claims for Parkinson's disease, diabetes, and peripheral neuropathy will be reconsidered based on this new information.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, Parkinson's Disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hypertension, and diabetes mellitus due to incomplete VA treatment records and insufficient opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board dismissed the appeal as there is no longer a case or controversy to resolve regarding service connection for Parkinson's disease.

The Board granted service connection for prostate cancer as secondary to service-connected prostatitis, but denied claims for Parkinson's disease and diabetes mellitus type II based on herbicide agent exposure and/or radiation exposure. The claim for hernia and its residuals was remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is in need of personal care services due to his Parkinson's disease, which requires supervision and protection. The PCAFC benefits are granted.

The Board denied service connection for hypothyroidism and Parkinsonism, finding no evidence of exposure to herbicide agents during service and insufficient evidence linking the conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's in-service exposure to herbicide agents and the presence of a current neurological disorder, specifically Parkinson's Disease and restless leg syndrome. The Veteran is requested to provide additional information or evidence to support his claims.

The Board has determined that there are insufficient records to make a determination on the service connection claims for various disabilities. The Veteran's exposure history and prior service need further clarification, as well as additional medical opinions regarding peripheral artery disease and neuropathy.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been submitted to warrant readjudication of the Veteran's claims for service connection for Parkinson's disease, peripheral neuropathy of the legs, loss of bladder control, and dizziness. The case is REMANDED for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates have been dismissed due to his death. No service connection was established or denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for various conditions as they are related to a deceased appellant.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for Parkinson's disease, sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, and erectile dysfunction. The evidence did not show a nexus to service.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease and a psychiatric disorder, including chronic PTSD, depression, and anxiety. The Veteran's current conditions are related to his active service.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease, finding that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his service in Korea and therefore entitled to presumptive service connection.