Parkinson's disease decisions — 2018

The Board denied all increased rating claims for the Veteran's service-connected conditions, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran was granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, but the appeal regarding Parkinson's disease is being remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service connection claims for Parkinson's disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, and prostate cancer as due to herbicide exposure are denied because he was not exposed to such agents during his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including new VA examinations to assess the severity of his low back disability and Wolff-Parkinson White syndrome.

The Veteran's service connection claims for Parkinson's disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, and prostate cancer as due to herbicide exposure are denied because he was not exposed to such agents during his military service.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is presumed to have been incurred in service due to exposure at Camp Lejeune, and the Board finds that he is entitled to service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease and Parkinson's disease, finding that there was no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides or other conditions related to service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and Parkinson's disease are found to be due to exposure to herbicide agents during service, with reasonable doubt resolved in his favor.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's previously denied claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, Parkinson's disease, diabetic neuropathy of various extremities, hypertension, and diabetic retinopathy. The claim is granted as these conditions were not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease, which is presumed to be due to herbicide exposure. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension are remanded.