Parkinson's disease — all decisions

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant and no eligible person has been identified for substitution.

The Board granted service connection for Parkinson's disease, to include as secondary to herbicide exposure. The claim for scleroderma was remanded.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral knee disability, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction as new and relevant evidence was not received. The Veteran's hypertension does not warrant a compensable rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease, as there was no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicide agents or contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, and the disease did not manifest during service or within one year of separation.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected Parkinsonism, as it meets the criteria for such benefits.

The Board granted service connection for right and left lower extremities bradykinesia, muscle rigidity, balance and stiffness associated with Parkinson's disease.

The Board granted service connection for Parkinson's disease and right hand essential tremor, both secondary to posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Board denied service connection for Parkinson's disease and Parkinsonism as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Parkinson's disease and severe dementia due to a lack of evidence supporting a link between these conditions and his military service, including any in-service exposure to herbicides.

The Board denied a higher initial disability rating for right upper extremity paralysis associated with Parkinson's disease but granted service connection for insomnia disorder as secondary to the service-connected Parkinson's disease.

The Board granted service connection for restless leg syndrome, finding that the evidence is in equipoise as to its etiological relationship with the Veteran's military service and his service-connected hypertension.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for Parkinson's disease and hypertension, as well as related TDIU and SMC claims, due to a need for additional medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for parkinsonism as it is caused by the medications used to treat his service-connected major depressive disorder. The left ankle and carpal tunnel syndrome issues were remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for Parkinson's Disease and remanded the claim for dementia.